Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Assess and address the spiritual} pastoral, bereavement and additional individual and/or group counseling needs. Develop and implement individualized spiritual and bereavement plans of care in collaboration with local clergy and the interdisciplinary team. Conduct religious ceremonies, bereavement support groups, and educational programs as appropriate Provides training for local clergy in bereavement support and end of life spiritual care.

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  Must be available to the patient/family, hospice staff and volunteers, as needed to assess and address the spiritual, pastoral, bereavement and/or the additional individual and/or group counseling needs. Provides spiritual & pastoral counseling services in accordance the plan of care. Complete a spiritual / pastoral assessment as indicated and appropriate as soon as possible after admission.
• Provides spiritual/pastoral support in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/ family.
• Develops individualized spiritual/pastoral plan of care which demonstrates an effort to work in close collaboration with local clergy when desired by the patient; provides spiritual support as needed and defined by the patient/family.
• Conduct religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/ families as appropriate. Offers patients/families of different philosophies and religious beliefs opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values.
• Document counseling provided in the patient's clinical record
• Works in a team approach with the DG and other qualified professionals, as determined by the hospice, to evaluate patient / family response to care. Works with other professionals in resolving spiritual / pastoral / ethical issues.
• Participated in IDG conference when plan of care is reviewed.
• Meets with team members regarding personal spiritual/pastoral issues that may affect their ability to function effectively.
• Assist in developing and updating the plan of care. Develops the bereavement plans of care and provide bereavement counseling services in accordance with the plan of care. Be available to hospice staff and contracted facility staff for bereavement support. Makes visits/ phone calls to the patient/ family prior to death and is available to family during the bereavement periods.
• Participate in development of approaches to meet staff counseling needs.
• Develop and maintain contact with key, targeted referral sources toward the generation of new hospice referrals. Develop new referral sources. Provide referral sources with current information on hospice services.
• Develop, coordinate and facilitate referrals and intake as needed, a pre-admission visit to interested patients and families to explain our Hospice program.
• All other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Ordained, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group, preferably Episcopal or Presbyterian.
• Prioritizes and manages time in an efficient manner and meets productivity standards consistently.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft and Google applications.
• Must be able to meet deadlines, work under limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Valid state driver’s license. Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to Westminster-Canterbury and its insurance providers. Proof of motor vehicle insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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  Must be able to climb at least 2 flight of stairs and be able to stand and/or walk for a period of at least 4 hours

Company Description

What makes Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay unique?

Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a faith based, not-for-profit, Life Plan Continuing Care Community to serve older adults of all beliefs, their families and the broader community.

Our waterfront community, located on the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, in a beautiful, resort-like setting, provides innovative and comprehensive services designed to offer independent living, assisted living, and nursing care solutions.

Our employees, residents and guests carry out our mission daily: Creating community to foster joy and well-being. We maintain a close and friendly culture for our staff and residents by adhering to our Values of achieving excellence by giving and expecting:

RESPECT for each Person.

PASSION for what we do.

PROFESSIONALISM in all we do.

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Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. Candidates are screened, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, with the State Police criminal background check including sex offender crimes. All new hires are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and receiving the flu shot.

Benefits

• Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent Advancement Opportunities
• Retirement Plan
• Team Member Discounts
• Same Day Pay-Get early pay access through UKG and get paid without waiting for your paycheck!
• No agencies use for any clinical position