Spiritual Care Counselor

Job Title:         Spiritual Care Counselor

Access to Patient/Family Information: Access to all patient and family information as it relates to the provision of care.

Access to Employee Health Information: Access to personal health information only.

Reports to: Team Manager(s)

Expectation of Employee:

• Adhere to CareFirst Policies and Procedures
• Interacts in a positive manner
• Promotes Mission and Vision Statement of CareFirst
• Actively participates in promotion of CareFirst
• Attends CareFirst Memorial Service yearly
• Keeps all necessary skills current
• Understands the financial concerns of CareFirst and contributes to the fiscal integrity of the organization
• Regularly identifies opportunities for self and organizational improvement
• Checks CareFirst email each day worked.  Clinical staff check Suncoast communicator also.
• Meets all metrics as established by supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participated in the initial and ongoing physical, emotional, spiritual and social assessment of the patient/family unit.
• Develop Plan of Care for spiritual needs with IDG, update as needed.
• Implement spiritual aspect of Plan of Care including direct counseling and monitoring the progress of spiritual care referred to other counselors.
• Is available for support to staff in program related matter
• Participates in the spiritual component of CareFirst program.
• Participate in CareFirst IDG meetings.
• Participate in development of policies related to spiritual care.
• Maintain documentation of spiritual services.
• Participate in volunteer training.
• Participate in memorial services.
• Participate in staff and professional meetings for program development.
• Advocate for CareFirst concepts in the community, especially with the clergy.
• Participate in on call rotation.
• Function in multiple care settings: home, long term care, hospital.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Minimum one year of training and experience in pastoral/spiritual counseling.  CPE training strongly preferred. 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassionate behavior
• Able to establish therapeutic relationships and maintain clear boundaries
• Exceptional communication skills/counseling skills
• Works well as part of the interdisciplinary team
• Able to plan activities and carry them through effectively
• Able to schedule visits efficiently
• Positive attitude about working with families of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Works confidently within a group.