Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator

Provides spiritual support and counseling to patients, families, and staff. Acts as a liaison between patient/client/family & local congregations and the Hospice Program to identify and meet spiritual needs. Coordinates bereavement activities and services. Collaborates with members of the patient care team in identifying and resolving problems. These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with organization policies/procedures and standards consistent with Federal, State and accreditation regulations, as well as Organization and other regulatory organizational requirements. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provides spiritual support and counseling to patient/client and family members in the home and in-patient settings as needed. Provides assessments of patient/client family spiritual/bereavement care needs. Assists Hospice Bereavement Coordinator in consultation with Program Manager to hospice clients/families and community (support groups). Acts as a liaison with patient/client/family clergy and congregation as requested during patient illness and during bereavement. Offers assistance with funeral/memorial services. Documents visits to and interventions with patients/clients and families. Updates team on patient/family needs via hospice line. Completes service risk assessment from admission through death. Assists in preparations for the annual Hospice Interfaith Memorial Service, Tree lighting ceremony, and coping with the Holidays Program and other community outreach activities as requested. Actively participates in Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meetings identifying needs and problems, interventions, outcomes, and documents on IDT forms. Participates as instructor for volunteer training sessions and hospice in-service as requested. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Requirements: A bachelor's degree is required; to include completion of curriculum of theological classes and displays skills and competencies in pastoral care. Certification by an appropriate clinical pastoral agency. Knowledge of computer systems preferred. Minimum of 2 years pastoral experience required, emphasis on providing pastoral/bereavement support for Hospice patients and their families. Must possess valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance.

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