Chaplain (PRN) - ProHealth Hospice (Tuscaloosa, AL)

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: To provide spiritual and emotional support when needed to the Hospice patient/family and to members of the Hospice team. To provide assistance at the time of the patient’s death and support of the family during the bereavement period.

Requirements

Educational/Degree: Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in a hospital or pastoral ministry.
Training/Licensure: Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred.
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Active patient contact within the past three years preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients’/families’ beliefs.
Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.
Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.