Job Description
Salary: 19.07-28.61 USD
Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours:
10-6, Candidate needs to be flexible and available to fill staffing gaps
Summary:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Mission Services, the Specialized Counselor-Coach ministers to patients, families, and associates in regard to religious/spiritual beliefs and personal concerns; As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Specialized Counselor - Coach provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, families and staff within the context of illness, suffering, loss, and death; Primary areas of responsibility include units such as Intensive Care, Emergency, Oncology, anti-partum at risk and neo-natal intensive care: The Specialized Counselor-Coach receives referrals, complete documentation including Spiritual Assessments as well as provide on-going ministry and support
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral Ministry or related field required (to include Counseling and Mental Health fields)
- Master's Degree preferred
- One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, preferred
- Ecclesiastical Endorsements -
- Must be in good standing to serve as a Specialized Counselor/Coach according to the code of ethics for spiritual care professionals and the standards of practice for professional chaplains. Should the Specialized Counselor/Coach characterize or hold themselves out to be a member of any religious clergy, he or she must be held as a member in good standing of same religious clergy or order at all times while employed at Catholic Health.
EXPERIENCE
- Active, practicing Catholic preferred with pastoral and/or counseling experience marked by demonstrated grasp of both the complexity of health care as a business and the unique moral, ethical and social expectations placed on the health care provider who claims a Catholic identity
- Well-formed in Catholic tradition, knowledge of Catholic theology and Catholic social teaching preferred
- At least two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following are recommended: health care, education, counseling, mission or spiritual care
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY
- High level of interpersonal, facilitative and communication skills
- Strong theological reflection skills
- Strong conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
- Commitment to Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services
- Exhibits strong pastoral identity
- Strong emotional and spiritual maturity
- Ability to maintain professional and personal confidentiality and HIPAA regulations
- Flexibility in work hours, programs and services
- Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to utilize computer for documentation, communication and preparation of material for ministry
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to lead and coordinate prayer/Communion services
- Ability to provide group facilitation and critical incident stress management
- Knowledge of Advance Directives policy and ability to facilitate discussion with patient/resident/family
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT
- Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
- Clinical area of workplace
