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Redeemer Health Home Care & Hospice Spiritual Counselor in Runnemede, New Jersey
OVERVIEW
At Redeemer Health, we are dedicated to making a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable populations. We invite you to join our diverse team and contribute to our mission of bringing help, hope, and healing through Redeemer Health entities such as Drueding Center (transitional housing and community services for homeless families), community group homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, and food pantries. Our commitment to your professional growth is demonstrated through our wide variety of competitive benefits, educational assistance, and a unique onboarding program that ensures your long-term success by immersing you in our mission and time-honored service orientation. Your career with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity where passion meets purpose, service meets excellence, and every role is a journey towards making a difference.
SUMMARY OF JOB
SUMMARY OF JOB:
The Spiritual Counselor is responsible for assessment of patient/ family spiritual and religious needs and coordination of the individualized plan of care. Provides spiritual care and counseling in accordance with the plan of care. Serves as a resource and support for the hospice team, the organization, and the community regarding spirituality and end-of-life care. Contributes some spiritual care services to Home Care, community-based, and bereaved clients.
CONNECTING TO MISSION:
Redeemer Health Home Care and Hospice’s ability to continue the rich heritage of the Sisters of the Redeemer Health and care, comfort, and heal in the home is directly related to the talents, motivation, and accomplishments of our employees. A primary way staff connect to our mission is by collaborating with all team members in promoting an environment that provides quality, compassionate, holistic, patient-centered care and supports all internal and external customers.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Theology, Pastoral Care, Spirituality, Counseling, or similar discipline preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of Master’s.
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an accredited center and/or comparable training/certification in Bereavement or Pastoral Counseling preferred.
Minimum one year of Chaplaincy, Bereavement, or Pastoral Care experience, preferably in a hospice, healthcare, homecare, or residential setting; and minimum one year working with terminally ill patients, preferred
Maintain behavior in the community consistent with high moral character
Demonstrated competency in religious and cultural diversity
Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated current knowledge of contemporary grief theory and professional competence in psycho-spiritual integration
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
Ability to provide nondenominational spiritual care to patients/ families from varied religious backgrounds
Ability to travel within assigned service area and occasionally to other markets
LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Driver’s license.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.