Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor PRN

OverviewWhy You'll Love Being a Spiritual Care Counselor I at AccentCare

Coverage Area: Loveland, CO - Weld & Larimer counties

Do you take great pride in achieving the best possible outcomes for

patients? Are you passionate about providing exceptional care? Join the

AccentCare team today as a Spiritual Care Counselor I.As a Spiritual Care Counselor I, you will have the ability to work at the

top of your licensure while working one-on-one with your clients to provide

them with customized care. Under the guidance of your physician, you will

develop plans of care and utilize nursing theories, skills, and techniques

to provide quality care to your clients on a daily basis.When you join AccentCare, you become part of a team that is not only

dedicated to their patients, but to each other as well. Here, you will

truly make a difference each and every day as you work alongside a supportive

team. With a competitive benefits package, work-life balance, professional

development, and an outstanding work environment, you will have everything

you need to achieve success in your career. Bring your passion for patient

care and you will build a career you love as a Spiritual Care Counselor I.

Join the AccentCare team and apply for this Spiritual Care Counselor I

opportunity today!

Salary: $33 - $38 / hour

Shift: PRN / Per Diem

Hours: Varies; Rotating; 1 weekend/month on call (5p Friday - 8a Monday)

On Call Expectation: At least 1 weekend per month

We are looking for a minimum of 1-3 CPE Units and a Degree in

Theology/Equivalent

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to KnowSpiritual Care Counselor I Responsibilities:

Support families and communities through the anticipatory grief and post-death

bereavement processes. Complete the spiritual needs comprehensive assessment

of a patient and family-of-choice for all patients admitted to hospice

services. Serve as liaison to the patient and family's community of faith

Respond to patient and family needs: Support patient and family's

clergy, or other spiritual caregiver, as relates to the terminal illness

of the patients. Build relationships of care and concerns partnering with

persons in their spiritual journey, empowering them to draw from their

identified arears of strength and support

Provide patients, families, and caregivers with: An affirming

presence, non-judgmental listening, advocacy, and focused discussions of

spiritual issues and possible resolutions. Spiritual support and counseling.

Education about hospice, spiritual care, death and dying, grief and

bereavement, living in the face of death, and other related topics to

community groups (civic and religious)

If patient and family have no religious affiliation, provide spiritual

support and services in accordance with the wishes and beliefs of the patient

and family. Document the provision of spiritual care appropriately. Serve as

an active member of the interdisciplinary care team providing appropriate

support to staff. Participate in and review the plan of care for patients and

their families

Network with clergy, faith leaders, spiritual care providers and the lay

community to provide information about hospice. Engage above as partners in

the care of patients and families. Participate in developing and enhancing the

spiritual and religious support services provided by the organization in

collaboration with community clergy, faith leaders, spiritual care

providers, laity, and other members of the hospice interdisciplinary team

Educate patients, families, and caregivers on the end of life and safely

hold these conversations in an atmosphere of care, sensitivity and support.

Support the bereavement program at the program site level, including, but

not limited to: Completing bereavement calls and visits to offer counseling

and support. Facilitating bereavement support groups in the community,

including an annual memorial service. Participating in monthly bere vement

committee meetings. Keep the bereavement binder up to date (including

meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, workshops, etc.)

QualificationsSpiritual Care Counselor I Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, required, from an accredited college, university or

divinity school. Ordained, credentialed, or commissioned according to the

practices of a legitimate and recognized religious organization or faith

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Three Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit, from ACPE, required;

CPE equivalencies granted per established guidelines of individual

professional organizations

Previous hospice experience, preferred; Minimum one-year supervised

experience in medical, educational, or religious agency or institution

Ability to provide an inter-faith approach to spiritual care, demonstrating

a high level of cultural and theological competence in working with divers

fail and belief systems

Qualifications for state-specific requirements above minimum education

standards

Must have reliable automobile, valid driver's license, and the minimum

state required liability auto insuranceAccentCare is an equal employment opportunity employer -

M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.