Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor

Position Summary :

The Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor (Counselor), reporting directly to the Executive Director, provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, caregivers, and staff throughout the end-of-life journey. This role conducts spiritual assessments, participates in the interdisciplinary care team, collaborates with community clergy, and provides individualized support to patients and families that respects the diverse beliefs, values, and cultures of those served. The Counselor also contributes to bereavement support, education, and volunteer program development in alignment with Dover Health’s mission and values.

Essential Duties :

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct comprehensive spiritual assessments for patients as part of the admission

process.

accordance with their religious preferences, cultural values, or definition of spirituality.

to spiritual care.

patient or family.

Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities to support holistic, patient-centered care.

considerations.

including conducting religious services, prayers, worship, rituals or funeral / memorial

services when appropriate or requested.

needed.

evaluations, care plans, and daily notes.

aligned with other staff visits.

conferences, and research.

care.

Qualifications, Education and / or Experience :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Ordained, commissioned, or credentialed by an organized religious group and one (1) of the following :

subjects.

and values.

families during end-of-life.

required.

Within ninety (90) days of hire, must complete training on :

Working Conditions :

As part of Dover Health’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, the company ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. The conditions listed below define the experience of working in the Home Office.

Essential Duties, but is not limited to them.

extended periods of time, move, communicate, and identify written information. The

employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

and lift and / or move up to fifty (50) pounds independently.

settings. This position will have to navigate through a variety of different settings to provide

care.

unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working

alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.

initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace

opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing

exceptional service.