Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful career working alongside a high caliber healthcare team? Join Montgomery Hospice, Inc. and make a difference in the lives of people living with a serious illness. Our team brings expert care and compassion to the bedside every day.



Montgomery Hospice, Inc., one of the nation's first independent, non-profit hospice providers, has served as a regional center of excellence for hospice and palliative care since 1981, and has deep roots in our community. Montgomery Hospice, Inc. operates Montgomery Hospice & Prince George's Hospice, Casey House, Montgomery Kids, and Palliative Medicine Consultants of Greater Washington. Our organization serves residents of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.



Our interdisciplinary team members are dedicated to our mission of "gentling the journey through serious illness and loss with skill and compassion" for our patients and their families and live out our values of clinical excellence, compassion, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation. Our organization promotes a culture of respect and belonging, and values and supports work-life harmony. Montgomery Hospice, Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and fulfilling work.


Category: Counseling Services Type: Company Employee Status: FullTime Benefits Eligible: Yes
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To review benefits, please visit our website:

https://montgomeryhospice.org/about-us/careers/


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Position Summary:

Responsible for the provision of a full range of spiritual care services to patients and families at Casey House and or Hospice at Home as assigned. Serves as a primary member of an interdisciplinary team, assisting other disciplines on the team in understanding spiritual factors related to the patient's and the family's comfort. Explains hospice services and benefit to referred patients and families; obtains consents for hospice care. Works in collaboration with other primary team members to coordinate care of the patient and family.


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Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement a plan of care that includes potential problems and areas for spiritual care interventions.



Evaluates emotional, social, spiritual, and religious factors to determine the capacity of the patient and caregivers to cope with terminal illness and death



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Responsible for complete spiritual assessment delineating specific problems, goals, and interventions.



Assist in the discharge planning from hospice services when care is no longer appropriate.



Conducts special services for patients and families whenever possible and appropriate.


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Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in professional spiritual role, including work with patients and families dealing with life-limiting illness and death.



Master's degree in Divinity, Hebrew Letters, Pastoral Counseling or equivalent counseling experience required.



4 Units of CPE or equivalent counseling experience.



Good standing in denomination and endorsed or eligible to be endorsed for spiritual care.


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About MONTGOMERY HOSPICE INC

Montgomery Hospice and Prince George's Hospice is an independent, nonprofit, community-based organization that serves patients and families at a time in life when they are most vulnerable. We employ RNs, LPNs, certified nursing assistants, social workers, counselors, physicians, chaplains, as well as professional and supportive administrative staff. We are proud to offer high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families throughout Montgomery County and Prince George's County. As dedicated caregivers helping patients and families, we know that we must also take care of ourselves. Montgomery Hospice and Prince George's Hospice has created a work environment that professionally and emotionally supports the people who take on this heartfelt work. For a list of our employee benefits, go to: https://montgomeryhospice.org/about-us/careers/