Spiritual Care Counselor

Why Work for Us?

Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest, oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon.

Serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, our dedicated team of over 200 employees and 200 volunteers delivers compassionate, patient-centered care across a 10,000-square-mile area.

Additionally, Hospice House in Bend, Oregon, is a specialty hospital for inpatient hospice care, creating an oasis of tranquility and comfort for patients and their families.

We prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration, fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and learning while valuing diversity and the well-being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families.

• Status: Full-time (hourly, non-exempt), 40 hours per week.
• Compensation: $27.98-$44.66 per hour based on experience.

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Scheduled days to be determined by department supervisor.

Location

Working in the field throughout Central Oregon in patients' homes and facilities.

Benefits

We offer two medical, dental, and vision plans. Insurance starts on the 1st of the month following the hire date!

• Generous Paid time off.
• $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 403b retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required!

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits: Legal Shield, AFLAC & MASA Transportation.

Summary/Objective: The Spiritual Care Counselor is responsible for providing and/or coordinating spiritual support to patients and families, who elect Spiritual Care, guided by our Spiritual Care Plan and in keeping with the patient and family’s beliefs.

A Spiritual Care Counselor functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in developing a patient’s plan of care. A Spiritual Care Counselor provides hospice-related spiritual and educational opportunities for volunteers, staff, and community.

Essential Functions

Assess spiritual needs of patients/families, prepare and monitor spiritual care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care.

Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel patients and families consistent with their spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices. dignity, as appropriate.

Make and maintain contact with congregations/clergy on behalf of patients and families.

Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of all patient spiritual care contact, written for another’s reading.

Attend and participate in team meetings, in-service trainings, departmental meetings, staff meetings, case conferences and other related activities.

Works with staff, local congregations, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients and families experiencing terminal illness and loss.

• Available to be present for the dying, assist with funeral plans, and conduct memorial services as requested.
• Conduct single bereavement care encounter or follow-up with family, referring extended needs to the bereavement department.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Demonstrate understanding of coordination and continuity of care by collaborating with the IDT.
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy or care and the effects of death, grief, and loss.
• Understanding of an interfaith approach to spiritual care and allowing for professional and flexible support and communication with patients of all faiths.
• Understanding and ability to support different religious, non-religious, and spiritual beliefs and practices.
• Regularly drives between PIC offices, patient locations, and community partners.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Master of Divinity (MDiv) or Master of Arts (MA) in Theology and/or ordination within a recognized ecclesial community.

• Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test.
• Ideal candidates will possess 1-2 years of home health or hospice experience.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Current automobile insurance, a valid Oregon driver’s license, and reliable transportation are required for those working in the field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.