HealthPartners is currently hiring for a Hospice Spiritual Counselor. The Spiritual Counselor is a vital part of the hospice team, providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families in their home or community setting. This dynamic role is responsible for assessing spiritual and emotional needs, promoting the wellbeing of patients and families throughout the dying process, and affirming spiritual strengths as an aid to coping with ongoing loss. We at HealthPartners Hospice strive to listen to what matters most to our patients and families and tailor our care to these needs. These responsibilities are coordinated in the context of an interdisciplinary team and in accordance with a patient's plan of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology or equivalent (equivalent examples: Muslim, Hindu, Native American, etc.).
• Ordination and/or ecclesiastical endorsement from an applicant's governing church body/faith community.
• Advanced standing in Clinical Pastoral Education (minimum of 4 quarters)
• Two years professional experience in a related field; and experience in dealing with grief and loss issues.
• Demonstrated ability to be open and flexible in ministry.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with people of all backgrounds, and to establish good working relationships with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the areas of interpersonal communications, interdisciplinary group process and development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitation and development of communal and liturgical expression.
• Current MN/WI Driver's License and reliable and insured vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years hospice and/or health care experience.
• Computer skills and EMR (electronic medical record) experience preferred.
• Board certification (BCC) from one of the following professional chaplain associations is preferred: Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, National Association of Jewish Chaplains.

Hours/Location:

• M-F; 8:30am-5:00pm
• Office is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and will require frequent travel throughout the Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

Accountabilities:

• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of all policies/procedures regarding spiritual care for Hospice patients/families. Develops criteria for when spiritual counseling is offered, and ensures process is followed. Conforms to Medicare guidelines, maintains Hospice standards of practice and conditions of compliance.
• Provides training/education to all Hospice staff, management, and volunteers regarding spiritual care in Hospice and about Hospice philosophy in general.
• Participates in bereavement follow-up plan of care with families and assists in the coordination of special bereavement functions such as Memorial Services.
• Maintains ongoing contact with area ministers, clergy, rabbis, and home visitors of churches in order to identify and develop specific resources for spiritual/religious support among all denominations and faiths.
• Participates in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and assures incorporation of the patient/family spiritual needs into the overall plan.
• Assesses the spiritual needs and resources of the dying person and their caregivers to provide support that honors diverse spiritual journeys, whether rooted within traditional faith communities or encompassing a wide range of cultural contexts.
• Provides spiritual and emotional counseling and support to Hospice patients and their families, Hospice team members, and other health care providers working with Hospice patients.
• Facilitates patients, families, and friends gaining access to such rituals and services as appropriate or requested. Participates in and plans rituals/services as appropriate.
• Assists the family, significant others, and others, and health care providers in clarifying, developing, and calling upon their own spiritual strengths as an aid to coping with the loss they have experienced.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of contacts with hospice patients and/or significant others.
• Maintains current professional expertise in hospice care through continuing education and community involvement.
• Works within a holistic interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains stable performance under pressure, modeling stress tolerance for team members, patients, and families.