Overview
Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor Jobs in Nampa, ID at Journeys Hospice
Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor and play a vital role in providing spiritual support, comfort, and guidance to patients facing terminal illness and their families. In this meaningful position, you will offer pastoral care that respects diverse faith backgrounds, facilitate bereavement support, and foster hope during challenging times. Your leadership in spiritual counseling will help patients find peace and meaning at the end of life while empowering families through difficult transitions. This role offers an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of those navigating life’s final chapter.
Functions
- Serve as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT)
- Complete spiritual care assessment for patients admitted to hospice care within four days of receiving referral from admitting RN Case Manager
- Contribute to and update hospice plan of care
- Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients’/families’ beliefs
- Work with hospice staff and clergy to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss
- Participate in IDT meetings by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated
- Maintain proper documentation of visits to patients/families
- Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated
- Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when requested
Experience
- Proven experience working as a clergyperson or spiritual counselor within a hospice, healthcare, or nonprofit faith-based organization setting
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse communities and families facing terminal illness
- Expertise in pastoral theology, spiritual counseling, crisis intervention, and terminal illness counseling
- Excellent written communication skills for documentation, reports, and educational materials
- Experience mentoring others in spiritual or pastoral settings while managing conflict or crisis situations with sensitivity
- This role is ideal for dedicated professionals passionate about providing compassionate spiritual care. We value leadership qualities, strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals during life’s most vulnerable moments. Join us to bring hope, comfort, and faith-based guidance to those who need it most.
Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of automobile registration and insurance.
Pay: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Title: Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor
Company: Journeys Hospice
Location: Nampa, ID
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