POSITION SUMMARY:
THA Group’s Island Hospice has an immediate opening for a Spiritual Counselor to provide spiritual support to patient/family in their belief system, in a manner consistent with Hospice policy and procedure. The Spiritual Counselor is in an integral position on the Interdisciplinary Team and provides support to team members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assesses the hospice patient/family to identify spiritual needs and develops a Plan of Care in accordance with the findings.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Works with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
- Performs occasional liturgical assignments such as the Annual Service of Remembrance, and conducts or makes arrangements for funeral or memorial service when asked by families.
- Makes contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
- Promotes Agency philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, TRAITS:
- Exhibition of good communication skills, attention to guest relations and focus on customers.
- Contribution to a positive work climate and to the overall team effort of the department in a manner, which exemplifies the values, and philosophy of the organization.
- Adherence to department and organizational policies and procedures.
- Demonstration of environmental awareness in work area and organization.
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in pastoral ministry.
- Two (2) years experience in personal counseling.
- One (1) year experience in group counseling preferred.
- Excellent human relation and oral/written communication skills; time management and organization skills, must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Reliable transportation with proof of liability insurance, valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Reliable transportation with proof of liability insurance, valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Reports to: AVP, Hospice
Travel Required: No overnight; local travel only
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Qualified candidates should submit a resume to Talent Management, 3 W. Perry Street, Savannah, GA 31401 or opportunities@thagroup.org.