Hospice Spiritual Counselor (Manhattan)

• For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families.
• Through a caring, compassionate, philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospice provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care.
• The hospice receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area.
• When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family.
• Benefits/Perks: Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service) Participation in 403 (b) Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check

Requirements

Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and members of the Hospice Team.

Location

• Manhattan
• Salary: $65,688.82 - $83,221.82/annually

Qualifications

One (1) year experience in pastoral/spiritual counseling with issues relating to illness, death, grief and bereavement. Minimum two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral education, credentialed Chaplain or Board Certified Chaplain preferred. Recognition as a Pastoral or Spiritual Counselor. At least one year of hospice experience preferred. Ability to minister to patient/family from diverse cultures and beliefs in their own homes and work as members of an interdisciplinary team. A valid driver’s license is required. (This requirement does not apply to positions assigned exclusively to Manhattan territory) A vehicle is required to commute to patients. (This requirement does not apply to positions assigned exclusively to Manhattan territory) Education: Baccalaureate Degree required; Masters preferred.