Hospice Spiritual Counselor

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Position: Hospice Spiritual Counselor
Type: PRN/Part-Time to go Full-Time with Growth
Pay: $30 - $33 / Hour Per Visit
Location: Socorro, NM

Luna Del Valle Hospice Where Compassion Meets Care


About Us


At Luna Del Valle Hospice, we are proud to be a 100% locally owned and operated hospice, founded and led by healthcare professionals who are deeply rooted in the Albuquerque, NM community. Our mission is to provide holistic, compassionate end-of-life care that honors the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient and their loved ones.

We believe that true hospice care nurtures the body, mind, and spiritand we are seeking a Part-Time Spiritual Counselor to join our caring, interdisciplinary team. If you have a heart for service and a calling to guide others through one of lifes most sacred journeys, we would love to hear from you.

Position Overview


As a Hospice Spiritual Counselor, you will provide essential spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, caregivers, and staff. You will help individuals of all faith backgroundsor no faith at allfind peace, comfort, and meaning at the end of life. You will also serve as a resource to local clergy, community partners, and the broader care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual counseling to patients, families, and caregivers
  
  
• Honor and support each patients spiritual beliefs, traditions, and needs
  
  
• Contact and collaborate with patients' clergy (with consent) and coordinate with community spiritual leaders
  
  
• Offer funeral or memorial services when requested
  
  
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with bereavement and volunteer teams
  
  
• Assist in staff and volunteer training related to spiritual care
  
  
• Provide spiritual support to hospice staff and volunteers as needed
  
  
• Complete documentation accurately and timely in accordance with hospice policies
  
  
• Participate in on-call rotation and make scheduled visits to homes or facilities
  
  
• Uphold patient dignity and advocate for their spiritual preferences and wishes
  
  

What You Bring

• Experience:
  
  
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the pastoral field
    
    
  • 3+ years preferred, particularly in end-of-life or healthcare settings
    
    
• Education & Credentials:
  
  
  • Licensed or ordained clergy in the state of New Mexico
    
    
  • Master of Divinity degree or equivalent.
    
    
  • Completion of 4 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units preferred
    
    
  • Valid drivers license and proof of current auto liability insurance
    
    
• Skills & Qualities:
  
  
  • Deep empathy and emotional intelligence
    
    
  • Ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences
    
    
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    
    
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
    
    
  • Cooperative, team-oriented attitude
    
    
  • High level of discretion, professionalism, and spiritual sensitivity
    
    

Why Join LDV Hospice?

• Meaningful work that touches lives on a deep level
  
  
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
  
  
• Low-stress, patient-centered care environment
  
  
• Nights and weekends off unless otherwise requested
  
  
• Opportunities to serve both patients and the wider community
  
  

If youre called to serve those in lifes final chapter with grace, presence, and compassion, we invite you to apply today. Please send us your resume to apply!

https://www.ldvhospice.com