The Pastoral Counselor provides leadership and has responsibility for the provision of pastoral care and counseling.
Serves as the primary pastoral counselor/consultant to clients, staff and volunteers of Skyland Trail.
Serves on the multidisciplinary clinical team and provides input on the spiritual/emotional issues of clients and their families, including treatment planning.
Conducts spiritual assessments and pastoral counseling for selected clients.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and activities as indicated.
Facilitates Spiritual Awareness / Faith Exploration Groups
Coordinates the conduction of spiritual services through linkages with other institutions to provide services at residences and community wide worship services.
Recruits, organizes, trains and supervises ministerial interns, as needed.
Complies with facilities policies and accreditation standards (i.e. Joint Commission, ORS, etc.)
Conducts spiritual services and activities as needed.
Proficiencies Extensive knowledge of theology and behavior sciences theory and practice acquired through graduation from an accredited seminary and advanced standing in the Atlanta Theological Association Th.D program.
Extensive knowledge and skills in the application of the techniques and practices of pastoral counseling.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and oversee spiritual services in an ecumenical and interfaith setting.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients, families, and physicians by displaying tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
Knowledge of CPR and First Aid Procedure
Group Development Skills
Crisis management skills
Knowledge of emergency procedures for fire, disaster and unplanned incidents
Knowledge of and ability to enforce HIPAA standards and Skyland Trail Confidentiality Policies
Human Services, Religion/Spiritual Development, Social Work/ Services
Preferred Degree:
Masters
Job Certifications:
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university. Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary. Ordination or Ecclesiastical endorsement from one's denomination/faith group.
Certification from a recognized pastoral care organization and previous Clinical Pastoral Education Experience (residency preferred) and at least two years of advanced pastoral or other counseling supervision, training, and experience.
