15 MAC Pt. 16, R. 1.17.4
Counselor – Spiritual
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 16, R. 1.17.4
Counselor – Spiritual
1. Qualifications – Documented evidence of appropriate training and skills to
provide spiritual counseling, such as Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or
equivalent theological degree or training.
2. Responsibilities – The counselor shall provide spiritual counseling based on the
initial and ongoing assessment of spiritual needs of the patient/family, in a
manner consistent with standards of practice including, but not limited to, the
following:
a. Serve as a liaison and support to community chaplains and/or spiritual
counselors;
b. Provide consultation, support, and education to the IDT members on spiritual
care;
c. Supervise spiritual care volunteers assigned to family/care givers; and
d. Attend IDT meetings.