What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor-Bereavement position at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System?
Position Summary
Responsible for direct pastoral care for patients and families at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care. 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 Restorative Care. 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 Education
- N/A
Preferred Experience
- N/A
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
