Req#: R33876
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Spiritual Services
Full Time / Part Time: Part-Time
Shift: First

Summary Description:

The Spiritual Care Counselor provides spiritual support and counseling to hospice patients, families/caregivers, and staff regardless of religious beliefs, customs, and background, if any. The counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and a liaison between the community's religious affiliations and the hospice program

Job Requirements:

1. Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.

2. Conducts patient assessments to identify spiritual needs and provides and/or facilitates patients and families access to spiritual care as requested and desired by patients and families.

3. Honors patients’ spiritual beliefs and customs, and respects cultural traditions.

4. Provides bereavement assistance and grief support to families/caregivers, including anticipatory grief.

5. Communicates clearly and effectively, fostering a positive, supportive environment while adhering to high standards of ethics and quality.

6. Develops and provides educational in-service programs for staff, community, and clergy regarding spiritual aspects of patient care.

7. Provides patient and family spiritual counseling, prayer and ministry as requested.

8. Provides pastoral care for staff, including counseling and guidance as requested and appropriate.

9. Collaborates with staff, volunteers, clergy, lay ministers and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.

10. Provide education, support, and consultation to clergy in the community regarding end-of-life issues.

11. Participates in and provides oversight and preparation assistance for memorial services provided by the hospice program.

12. Conduct funerals/memorial services/liturgical assignments for patients who have died to provide continuity of spiritual support when requested and when schedule permits.

13. Documents necessary and pertinent care information in the patient’s medical record in a timely manner and according to regulations, policies, and procedures.

14. Maintains professional knowledge base.

15. Follows all health and safety requirements.

16. Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies:

1. Knowledge of various spiritual/religious/cultural backgrounds and belief systems, and open to non-traditional beliefs related to end-of-life care.

2. Ability to network with diverse faith traditions on behalf of patient, families, and the organization.

3. Knowledge of computer information systems and the ability to work independently.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

5. Demonstrates competence in organizing and presenting educational programs,

6. Excellent listening, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.

7. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.

Required Experience:

Minimum of five years of work experience as a chaplain or spiritual care counselor.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

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Education:

Bachelor of Science (Required)

Certifications:

Driver License – Other

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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