Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor - (PRN)

6 days ago
Council Bluffs, IowaPer Diem / PRNHospice & Palliative Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Care Initiatives as a Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor – PRN, Council Bluffs in Council Bluffs, IA. Are you a compassionate professional seeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Spiritual Care Coordinator, where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide comprehensive care that truly matters.
  • provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life.
  • provide patient care in Council Bluffs, Avoca, Dunlap, and surrounding communities.
  • provide counseling to meet the spiritual needs of patients/families/caregivers in a manner consistent with t.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Earn a highly competitive wage.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
  • Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Care Initiatives in Council Bluffs, IA.

Key Skills

Spiritual counselingBereavement assessmentPatient care planningInterdisciplinary team collaborationPastoral careGrief counselingCompassionate careHolistic assessmentCrisis interventionEmotional support

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Divinity degree with ordination or licensure, or a baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or counseling. The role requires the ability to provide compassionate, personalized care in various patient settings.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor - (PRN) at Care Initiatives a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Hospice & Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospice & Palliative Medicine position at Care Initiatives is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Spiritual counseling, Bereavement assessment, Patient care planning, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Pastoral care, Grief counseling, Compassionate care, Holistic assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Spiritual Care Coordinator provides comprehensive spiritual and bereavement counseling to patients and families while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. They conduct assessments and develop personalized care plans to address the emotional and spiritual needs of those facing life-limi...

Benefits package: Competitive compensation, Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, Referral bonus program, Tuition reimbursement, Digital wallet access. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Care Initiatives

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k)
PTO
Referral bonus program
Tuition reimbursement
Digital wallet access
7.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 40%

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

6d ago