Hospice Spiritual Counselor
Description
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $30–$33 per visit
Service Area: Grants, NM
Luna Del Valle Hospice is a locally owned and operated organization based in Albuquerque, NM, founded by healthcare professionals dedicated to comprehensive, person-centered hospice care. We are deeply committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient and family we serve.
As a Spiritual Counselor with LDV Hospice, you’ll offer meaningful spiritual guidance and emotional care to patients, their families, caregivers, and staff. This role involves supporting individuals from all spiritual paths—including those without a religious affiliation—and helping them find peace, meaning, and comfort during the end-of-life process.
- Provide supportive, non-judgmental spiritual care to patients and their families
- Respect and uphold each individual’s beliefs, rituals, and faith traditions
- Collaborate with patients’ clergy or connect them with appropriate community spiritual leaders
- Conduct or assist with memorial services, blessings, or end-of-life rituals upon request
- Attend interdisciplinary care meetings and contribute to holistic care planning
- Offer education and support to staff and volunteers regarding spiritual care topics
- Maintain clear, timely documentation in line with hospice protocols
- Conduct scheduled visits and participate in the spiritual care on-call rotation
- Provide emotional and spiritual support to fellow team members when needed
- Minimum 2 years in pastoral care or spiritual counseling (3+ years in hospice or healthcare preferred)
- Master of Divinity or a comparable theological degree
- Ordination or licensure as clergy in New Mexico
- Completion of 4 CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) units strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance
- Ability to serve patients in homes, facilities, and other care settings
- A calm and compassionate presence
- Sensitivity to diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
- Clear and empathetic communication skills
- Reliable, organized, and self-directed
- Strong teamwork and collaborative mindset
- Deeply rewarding work that nurtures the human spirit
- Supportive and mission-driven work environment
- Flexible scheduling with limited night/weekend requirements
- Opportunities to impact not only patients but also their families and the broader community
Luna Del Valle Hospice – Where Compassion Meets Care