What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor: Part-time position at Augusta Health Brand?
Primary function is to provide spiritual support to the hospice patients and their families. The spiritual counselor is responsible to provide an assessment of the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and to provide counselling to meet those needs. Facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors, or other individuals who can support the patient’s spiritual needs at their request. Participates as a core member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent *required
- Theological education appropriate for ordination by candidate’s denomination (Ex: MDIV; Certificate in Religious Studies). *Preferred
- Satisfactory completion of 1-2 units of clinical pastoral education or equivalent postgraduate training in ministerial counseling or related field is *preferred
Licensure/Certification
- Ordained or licensed in ministry.
Experience
- Significant pastoral experience including clinical work with community and end of life patients is *Required
- One-year pastoral experience in a healthcare institution or hospice. *Preferred
- Three years of parish experience *Preferred
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
- Free onsite parking
- Shift and weekend differentials
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite child care
Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
