• Status: Part-Time
  • FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
  • Benefits Eligible: Depends on Schedule
  • Type: Employee
  • Category: Clinical
  • Work Location: On-site
  • Schedule: Wednesday, 1pm-5pm, Thursday, 1pm-5pm, and Friday, 1pm-5pm
  • Wage Range: $27/Hr-$33/Hr

Position Summary:

Responsible for the provision of a full range of spiritual care services to patients and families at Casey House as assigned. Serves as a primary member of an interdisciplinary team, assisting other disciplines on the team in understanding spiritual factors related to the patient’s and the family’s comfort. Explains hospice services and benefit to referred patients and families; obtains consents for hospice care. Works in collaboration with other primary team members to coordinate care of the patient and family.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in professional spiritual role, including work with patients and families dealing with life-limiting illness and death.
  • Master’s degree in Divinity, Hebrew Letters, Pastoral Counseling or equivalent counseling experience required.
  • 4 Units of CPE or equivalent counseling experience.
  • Good standing in denomination and endorsed or eligible to be endorsed for spiritual care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement a plan of care that includes potential problems and areas for spiritual care interventions.
  • Evaluates emotional, social, spiritual, and religious factors to determine the capacity of the patient and caregivers to cope with terminal illness and death.
  • Responsible for complete spiritual assessment delineating specific problems, goals, and interventions.
  • Assist in the discharge planning from hospice services when care is no longer appropriate.
  • Conducts special services for patients and families whenever possible and appropriate.

EEO Statement:

Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and always employs qualified individuals based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veteran or disability status.