Patient/Family Support and Spiritual Care

• Assesses the spiritual needs of patients and families.


• Demonstrates effectiveness in the spiritual care of individuals regardless of their belief system, values or cultural factors.


• Develops and coordinates communication with local clergy.


• Works with staff, local clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families.


• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.


• Provides supportive care in times of grief, crisis and end-of-life.


• Provides emotional/spiritual support to patients, families, and staff.

Patient Family Centered Care

• Gathers and evaluates relevant data pertinent to the patient’s situation and/or bio-psycho-social-spiritual/religious health.


• Develops and implements a plan of care to promote patient well-being and continuity of care.


• Enters information into the patient’s medical record that is relevant to the patient’s medical, psycho-social, and spiritual/religious goals of care.


• Incorporates patient, family as defined by the patient and other team members when planning care and service delivery.


• Demonstrates an attitude that creates an atmosphere of respect for human differences, beliefs, values and the uniqueness of each person encountered.


• Partners with patients and families to allow for effective decisions and participation in care.


• Shares complete and unbiased information with patients and families, with patients' consent.

• Master of Divinity or Master of Theology


• Clinical Pastoral Care Certification from an accredited institution including theological studies or equivalent in experience, skills, and education