Spiritual Care Coordinator Position Available In Horry, South Carolina

Spiritual Care Coordinator
Conway Medical Center • CMC Home Hospice
Conway, SC
Professional/Technical
PRN, Varied, 0-19
Posted 02/19/2025
Req # 11454

Position Summary:

The Spiritual Care Coordinator (SCC) will provide a full ministry of pastoral care and spiritual support and counseling to patients, families, and staff in assigned areas within hospital and adjoining nursing center. On referral and at the SCC’s initiative, provide pastoral care and counseling, to include the full range of sacraments and rituals of the religious community. For persons of other faith perspectives who wish ministry from within their faith traditions, the SCC will identify and make referrals to appropriate and available clergy or religious leaders in the community. The SCC will provide support to hospital staff in the assigned areas through individual counseling and through structured group meetings as needed. Will assess, review and provide consultation for medical ethical issues as required. The SCC will develop the pastoral component in interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas and conduct ongoing pastoral evaluation and pastoral research programs in assigned areas.
Qualifications

Education:

Masters of Divinity or equivalency required.
Minimum 2 Units of Certified Clinical Pastoral Education required through a nationally accredited body required.

Experience:

Minimum two years of pastoral ministry, in a church or institution required.
Prior specific experience as a Spiritual Care Coordinator working in the healthcare setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Ordination and Clinical Chaplaincy endorsement by the ordaining denomination required.

Special Skills Required:

Ability to relate well with other clergy, patients, physicians, hospital personnel and guests required.
Exemplary core customer service skills required.
Strong organizational skills required.
Strong verbal communication skills required.
Ability to remain calm and professional in a variety of healthcare crisis situations required.