Bereavement Counselor

Job Requirements

Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home is an inpatient facility for patients under hospice care. The Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home is fully staffed 24/7 to provide care for patients and families.

Hospice provides a team approach for expert medical care, symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support tailored to each patient. Our RNs work together within a multidisciplinary team to provide our patients with the best care.

Our teams include: Attending physician, RN/Case Manager, Hospice Aide, Medical Social Worker, Chaplain, etc.

Responsible for direct pastoral care for patients and families at Spartanburg Hospital for Hospice House. Acts as a support person for patients, caregivers, families and staff. Serves as part of an interdisciplinary team and serves as a liaison to patients and families that receive Palliative Care services at Hospice House. Other responsibilities will be assigned as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Education
• Master's Degree from an accredited seminary

Experience

• Minimum of four units clinical pastoral education
• Minimum of 2 years ministerial experience
• License/Registration/Certifications
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• Board Certification or eligible for Board Certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains
• Core Job Responsibilities
• Must be able to withstand long hours of standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and bending
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Manual dexterity, good eye/hand coordination, acceptable vision, and hearing needed in daily work
• Effective communication skills with command of the English language written and verbal
• Sit and view computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Requires extensive daily travel
• Must have extensive critical thinking and judgment skills
• Must be able to work as a team member with peers, department managers, staff and administration
• Strong organizational skills