SPIRITUAL ADVISOR - PALLIATIVE CARE

26198 SPIRITUAL ADVISOR - PALLIATIVE CARE Apply now » We asked Dawn, CEO - Eskenazi Health Center: Q What do you enjoy most about your role with Eskenazi Health Primary Care and working with the community? Hear from our team! Employee Q&A We asked Christia , Chief Human Resources Officer: Q Why Eskenazi Health? Hear from our team! Employee Q&A Date: Jun 16, 2026 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202 Organization: HHC Division:Eskenazi Health   Sub-Division: Hospital   Req ID:  26198    Schedule: Full Time  Shift: Days  Salary Range:    Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.   FLSA Status Exempt Job Role Summary The Spiritual Advisor develops support systems that integrate the medical, spiritual and psychosocial needs of the patient and their families. This position serves as a bridge between the medical community and the patient's community to provide needed resources at the end-of-life. This position serves as a resource, role model, advocate, mentor for both patients, families, persons in the community and staff. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provides counseling as indicated Develops support systems that integrate the medical, spiritual and psychosocial needs of the patient and their families Serves as a bridge between the medical community and the patient's community to provide needed resources at the end-of-life Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings for the implementation and coordination of services to ensure appropriate treatment plans and continuity of care Serves as a resource, role model, advocate, mentor for both patients, families, persons in the community and staff Alters activities/behaviors to reflect/ensure care appropriate to the age of persons being served Assesses need for spiritual support/intervention of patients and their families and coordinates and provides appropriate resources to help assist with needs such as bibles, art therapy supplies, games, glasses, etc. Directs efforts of the community by facilitating collaborative relationships with community agencies and faith communities around the needs of dying patients/families. Support Palliative Care volunteers within the NODA program including recruitment, education, training, and ensuring volunteers have all necessary resources needed to provide the highest caliber patient care. Documents assessments, and all other spiritual support, legally, legibly, concisely, per policy/procedure. Coordinates pro bono legal work with The Indianapolis Bar Association and Palliative Care patients to meet the needs of dying patients to have their legal affairs and wishes including but not limited to assisting with access to patients, locating a notary as needed, etc. Facilitates education about pro bono services with patients and other community resources Oversees the coordination, data entry, and volunteer management for the bereavement program for families of Palliative Care patients, as they are followed for 13 months after the death of patients Works with volunteers and staff to document deaths and contact information allowing for mailing, phone calls and support during the grief process Serves on hospital and community committees as appropriate/requested Job Requirements Bachelor degree in Religion, Theology, Psychology, Counseling or related discipline required Master degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling preferred Minimum of two years' experience working with persons in the urban community Proven skills in dealing with complex psychosocial/spiritual issues Ordained by a faith community Previous work with dying patients/families beneficial Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to: assess/evaluate patients/families psychosocial, spiritual condition/needs develop comprehensive plan for care work effectively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary team consisting of professional and paraprofessional persons from various community agencies and hospital departments communicate verbally and in writing in a concise, easily understandable manner which includes public speaking/media presentation, staff training and publication in accordance with policy understands and effectively communicates with patients/families, necessitating familiarity with the issues of end-of-life/palliative care understand and relate to individuals with diverse backgrounds develop programs and educational offerings prioritize tasks and work effectively with complex issues under pressure/time constraints/schedules assess environmental conditions and interactions of family through home visitation Knowledge of: issues/concerns surrounding the dying process literature/research regarding unique needs of dying patients and their families spiritual needs of individuals taking into consideration age and enormity of illness terminal illness coping mechanism and styles history and issues of diverse ethnic cultures volunteer recruitment, retention and management     Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation’s 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers’ Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, just to name a few.       Apply now »