Spiritual Counselor Hospice - Gloucester

Gloucester, Virginia Hiring Range $25.80 - $35.48/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview The Spiritual Counselor provides emotional and spiritual support to patients/families/caregivers. He/She participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and supports the mission and philosophy of Riverside Hospice Agencies.

What you will do Provides assessment as indicated and appropriate as soon as possible after admission and support is provided in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family. Completes required continuing education classes/in-service programs applicable to Home Care as assigned in a timely manner and stays current in regard to clinical knowledge. Participates in inter-disciplinary team meetings and discussions regarding quality and outcomes.

Develops an individualized spiritual/pastoral plan of care which demonstrates and effort to work in close collaboration with local clergy whenever desired by the patient and provides spiritual support as needed and defined by the patient/family.

Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care/ condition and informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of interventions. Communicates information using current process and technology available to the organization. Appropriately notifies physician and team in a timely manner, utilizing the latest CHAP standards per departmental policy.

Strives to exceed customer/patients expectations by demonstrating flexibility and sensitivity

Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met Documents counseling provided in patient's clinical record

Assists in development and updating of plan of care Employee's individual productivity measures are satisfactory based on FTE/Status and average number of assgined patients in case load Demonstrates the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships

Participates positively in training and support of all team members

Provides collaboration with other spiritual coordinators/counselors

Qualifications Education Masters  Degree, Master of Pastoral Care or Master of Theological Studies from accredited university (Required)
Experience1 year Related Hospice experience (Preferred)()Licenses and CertificationsACPE Educator Certification
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education within 2 Years(Preferred)
American Council of Pastoral Education
- American Council of Pastoral Education 1 Unit Upon Hire(Required)
Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job Valid Drivers License Required Other Requirements Call Rotation Weekend Shifts Work/Float in more than one work location

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