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Agency Background:
Lifeline Connections is a not-for-profit agency that is recognized as a leading behavioral health treatment provider in Washington State, offering a full continuum of care for individuals who have a behavioral health condition. Lifeline Connections' patients receive an unprecedented level of care by highly skilled professionals who know how to help people find and sustain long-term recovery. For over fifty years Lifeline Connections has provided hope, help and healing to thousands of individuals in Washington State and within the Portland, Oregon metro area.
Spiritual Care Counselor – Posting #21-050
Major Duties:
The Spiritual Care Counselor provides spiritual and emotional support when requested during a patient’s stay in the Pregnant & Parenting Women’s or Intensive Inpatient Program (men’s and women’s) and under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Clinical Supervisor. The Spiritual Care Counselor will support in exploring any value or belief system while utilizing the spiritual resources available. The Spiritual Care Counselor supports daily management of treatment activities, and in providing these services, performs the following duties independently:
Collaborates with Program Director, other senior staff members, and other clinicians in building and maintaining an engaging treatment environment that motivates patients to focus on unhealthy behaviors, and teaches more productive coping strategies;
Provide direct spiritual care to patients and family/caregivers as specific to the patient’s individual service plan, and to integrate recovery principles into their lives to renew meaning and purpose;
Leads guided meditations and treatment groups according to agency treatment guidelines, consults and provides education to team members, patients and families about spirituality and related care and services;
Facilitates contact with local pastoral care community at patient and family’s request;
Maintain complete and up to date clinical files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC 246-341.
Support and implement agency policies and procedures;
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies, Pastoral Studies, or equivalent education from an accredited university;
Washington State Department of Health SUDP or SUDPT credential preferred;
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience required working in a ministry capacity, as a chaplain, or in pastoral care.
Minimum of 4 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units preferred;
Certification by an accredited certifying body, such as BCC, APC, or CPSP, preferred;
Ability to set and maintain therapeutic limits;
Ability to provide culturally-sensitive support to individuals from various backgrounds;
Valid driver’s license;
Capable of working independently while maintaining continuous communication with other staff members;
Knowledge of the stages of human personality development including cultural, social, and psychological factors affecting individuals and families involved with substance use;
Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite;
Excellent attendance and a self-starter;
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and written;
Works well with others.
Salary: DOE
Application Process:
Submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources. We will only accept resumes with a cover letter specifying the position title and posting number of the position you are applying for. For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.org
The Benefits:
Lifeline Connections is striving to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full time employees a generous benefits package. The plan covers over 75% of medical, dental, and vision costs for the employee and all dependents. There are no out-of-pocket costs for co-pays, prescriptions, or deductible under the medical plan. We also have employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and a 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 4%. On top of all that, our employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 3 personal holidays and 10 paid holidays per year!
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