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Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor Houston, TX $23.88 - $28.76 an hour - Part-time $23.88 - $28.76 an hour - Part-time Overview Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor, where your calling to provide spiritual guidance and emotional support will make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families facing terminal illness. In this vital role, you will serve as a beacon of hope, comfort, and faith, offering personalized spiritual care that respects diverse beliefs and backgrounds. Your leadership in delivering holistic support will help ease suffering, foster peace, and promote dignity during life's most challenging moments. This paid position offers an opportunity to combine your spiritual expertise with meaningful service in a supportive nonprofit faith-based organization dedicated to compassionate end-of-life care. Responsibilities Provide spiritual counseling and emotional support tailored to individual patient needs, respecting diverse religious and cultural backgrounds Lead prayer sessions, religious rituals, or ceremonies as appropriate to comfort patients and families Offer bereavement support and guidance to families before and after a patient's passing Facilitate educational workshops on spiritual well-being, grief management, and coping strategies for staff, volunteers, and community members Serve as a public speaker at community events to promote hospice services and spiritual care programs Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including medical staff, social workers, and chaplains—to develop comprehensive care plans that address spiritual needs Manage crisis interventions effectively, providing immediate support during emotional or spiritual emergencies Mentor new team members and volunteers in delivering compassionate spiritual care with professionalism and sensitivity Experience Proven experience working as a clergyperson or in a religious leadership role within a nonprofit faith-based organization Demonstrated expertise in hospice care, terminal illness counseling, and bereavement support Strong teaching skills with experience in religious studies or related fields; capable of leading educational sessions on faith and spirituality Excellent presentation and public speaking skills to engage diverse audiences confidently Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention techniques Exceptional communication skills for effective mentoring, counseling, and team collaboration Background in event planning for religious or community gatherings is advantageous Writing skills suitable for preparing educational materials, reports, or spiritual reflections Embark on a rewarding journey where your leadership in spiritual care fosters peace, hope, and healing. Join us in making a meaningful impact through dedicated service rooted in compassion and faith.