Chaplain

Compassus•Gaylord, MI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain is a hospice-trained individual who provides spiritual support to patients and the members of the family. S/he may be a priest, minister, rabbi, or other individual with experience in spiritual support. The Chaplain is not intended to replace the patient's own clergy, but to provide spiritual support and help.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the provision of spiritual/ pastoral support to individuals or families required.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.
Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all patient records.
Strong skills in counseling the terminally ill and his/her family.
A positive, compassionate, and empathetic attitude.
Ability to counsel patient and family and assist local clergy in rendering pastoral care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Social Sciences, or other related field preferred, unless required per state regulation.
Completion of at least one (1) unit of CPE preferred, unless required per state regulation.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the provision of pastoral support to individuals/ families related to loss, grief, bereavement, or trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested.
Submits appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits; documentation is completed and submitted timely according to company policy.
Articulates the regulatory framework governing the role of the Spiritual Counselor (federal and state, if applicable).
Participates as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care.
Provides spiritual care support to the patient and family; supports the involvement of community clergy as the patient/family request.
Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
Collaborates with IDT to coordinate spiritual care support for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans which reflect current problems, goals and interventions for patients.
Maintains respect for the family's environment and belief systems, and remains nondiscriminatory regarding age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, and other personal matters.
Counsels in accordance with patient’s and family’s beliefs.
Supports the patient and family in working through the stages of death, grief, and bereavement.
Acts as liaison with the clerical community to interpret the needs of the hospice patient and family, and helps recruit clerical volunteers for the hospice.
Performs other duties as assigned.