Chaplain

Addus HomeCare•Las Cruces, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain to join our team in Las Cruces, NM. In this meaningful role, you will provide spiritual care, emotional support, and compassionate presence to patients and families during some of life's most significant moments. Working as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team, you will help address spiritual and emotional needs, promote comfort and dignity, and offer guidance that supports patients and loved ones throughout their end-of-life journey. Join a team that values personalized care, professional growth, and the opportunity to build lasting connections with patients, families, and the community we serve. Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region�combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology and/or a certificate of ordination or commission from a religious faith group
Previous hospice experience working with death and dying strongly preferred
Comfortable in an interfaith setting and able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

Nice To Haves

completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

Responsibilities

Performs spiritual bereavement assessments of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensure that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care
Provides direct spiritual care and bereavement counseling to patients and families/caregivers
Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers.
Assists team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
Attends group meetings to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement
Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care and bereavement counseling
Participates in Continuous Care and on call, if necessary
Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patient’s families/caregivers as needed
Assumes responsibility in directing the development and implementation of the bereavement plan of care and the frequency of service delivery; make available bereavement services for up to one year following the death of the patient