Chaplain Hospice- Per diem

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, committed to enhancing quality of life and supporting patient independence. We foster a collaborative, compassionate environment where team members are valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. Location: San Diego About the Opportunity We are currently looking for Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor to provide counseling or arranges counseling to meet the spiritual needs of the patients/ family/ members/caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. Responsibilities: • Conduct a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program. • Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care. • Provide spiritual support in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family in accordance with their religious preferences or definition of spirituality. • Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes. • Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the spiritual counseling. • Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits. • Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities. • Conduct religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate. • Working with other professionals in resolving spiritual/ethical issues. • Provide spiritual support to staff as needed. • Provide consultation and education to the IDG on spiritual care. • Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Spiritual. Required Qualifications: • Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting. • Ordained, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group OR has a degree in theology or from a seminary • Comfortable in an interfaith setting. • Hospice experience preferred. • Able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values • Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order. • The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.