Spiritual Counselor
Join Our Team | Care Dimensions
Apply to this jobCare 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.
Care Dimensions is seeking a full-time Spiritual Counselor to join our interdisciplinary team at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Massachusetts. This is a unique opportunity to work in one location, providing spiritual support and guidance to patients and families during some of life's most important moments.
As a member of the hospice care team, the Spiritual Counselor works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and providing spiritual care that honors each patient's and family's beliefs, values, and wishes. This role plays an essential part in supporting emotional, spiritual, and existential needs as outlined in the hospice plan of care.
What You'll Do
- Provide compassionate spiritual support to hospice patients and their families.
- Assess spiritual needs and develop appropriate interventions consistent with the plan of care.
- Coordinate spiritual care services with the interdisciplinary team.
- Support patients and families of diverse faiths, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.
- Participate in care planning and team meetings.
- Assist patients and families in finding meaning, comfort, and peace during end-of-life care.
What You'll Bring
- Graduate degree preferred (Master of Divinity, Theology, or equivalent theological education).
- Minimum of two years of pastoral experience in a hospital, hospice, or community ministry setting preferred.
- Certificate of Ordination preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to provide ecumenical and inclusive spiritual care.
- Experience counseling patients and families facing terminal illness.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation.
Why Join Care Dimensions?
- Work in one location at our Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
- Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven organization.
- Collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team.
- Make a lasting impact on patients and families during a meaningful stage of life.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are passionate about providing spiritual guidance and compassionate support, we invite you to join our team.
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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.
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.
Compensation (from employer):
Pay Range — 31 – 35 USD
Summary
Provide spiritual support and counseling to hospice patients and families.
Job title
Spiritual Counselor
Experience level
2+ years
Minimum experience
2+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Danvers, MA, on-site, no remote work allowed
Salary
$0k–$0k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Danvers, MA 01923, USA