Spiritual Care Counselor

COVERAGE AREA:

North Service area encompasses: Randolph, Rochester, Killington, Hartland, Norwich, Fairlee, Topsham, Chelsea, VT areas Haverhill, Canaan, Enfield, Grantham, Lebanon, NH areas and other area towns included based on patient needs.

RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers

2. Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner to meet regulatory guidelines

3. Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors

4. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community resources

5. Attends and participates in patient care conference and group meetings as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)

6. Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings. Responsible for maintaining IDG team list.

2. Functions as integral member of the support staff.

3. Provides bereavement support for patients’ families/caregivers for a year after death. Works to provide community bereavement when need arises.

4. Works as a team member with other Hospice Chaplains.

5. Supports, practices, and communicates the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of VT & NH’s Mission and Statement of Values.

6. Interacts with clients, referral sources, co-workers and others in a positive, consumer- oriented manner.

7. Adheres to the Agency’s Organizational Ethics and Corporate Compliance Plan and Safety Program.

8. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

9. Performs all duties in a safe manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education:Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education residencyMaster of Pastoral Care, or Master of Divinity, or Master of Theological Studies from accredited university/seminary. Completion of at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred but not required.

2. Experience: Experience within in a health related field, hospice experience preferredExperience with database software or electronic medical record software

3. Skills/Abilities:

a. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.b. Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.c. Ability to be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.d. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.e. Proficient typing and word processing skills.f. Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality.g. Must meet essential requirements for non-direct service staff as attached.h. Proficient computer skill and knowledge