Care Dimensions

Spiritual Counselor

Care Dimensions  •  Waltham, MA (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose – to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you’ll gain the support and inspiration for a career you’ll find meaningful every day.

Part time or Full time

32 or 40 hours

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Spiritual Counselor works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and is responsible for providing spiritual support to patients and families consistent with the patient/family's wishes and belief system.

The Spiritual Counselor is responsible for implementing and coordinating the provision of spiritual support to patients and families in accordance with the hospice plan of care.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree e.g.: Master of Divinity or Theology preferred or equivalent theological education.
  • Minimum two years pastoral experience in a hospital or community ministry preferred.
  • Certificate of Ordination preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical.
  • Experience counseling patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness.
  • Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

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The Pay Range listed is the anticipated hiring range of this position. Precise pay rates are determined through consideration of one or more of the following: education, training, relevant experience and work location. There are some cases in which the pay rate could exceed the range listed on this job post. Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package – including employer-sponsored health insurance, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, student loan paydown, supplemental insurance options and more – which adds to the company’s generous total rewards package.

Pay Range $25$34 USD

Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20+ hours/week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, and so much more!

Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one.

Care Dimensions

About Care Dimensions

Care Dimensions (formerly Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston) provides compassionate care throughout all stages of advanced illness. Our expansive services and expert staff honor the richness of patients'​ lives -- addressing complex medical issues, as well as emotional, spiritual and family concerns. We treat patients with dignity and respect, so they may live as fully as possible.

Care Dimensions is the largest hospice and palliative care provider to adults and children in Massachusetts. As a non-profit, community-based leader in advanced illness care, Care Dimensions provides comprehensive hospice, palliative care, grief support in more than 100 communities in Massachusetts. Care Dimensions was founded in 1978 as Hospice of the North Shore, and cares for patients wherever they live – in their homes, in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, in hospitals, or at our two inpatient hospice facilities, the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln and the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Additionally, Care Dimensions’ HomeMD program provides in-home primary care to patients over age 65 in select communities north of Boston who have difficulty leaving home. The Care Dimensions Learning Institute educates more than 7,000 health care professionals and community members each year on advanced illness and end-of-life topics.

For more information please visit our Web site at www.CareDimensions.org or call us at 888-283-1722.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Danvers, MA
Year Founded
1978
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