Chaplain

Suncrest Health Services • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Chaplain provides spiritual support, guidance, and resources to hospice patients and their families. The role serves a diverse population representing all faiths while reflecting Suncrest’s mission and philosophy. The Chaplain works with patients, families, caregivers, community chaplains, spiritual counselors, volunteers, and the interdisciplinary group to support spiritual care and hospice services.

Requirements

• Certificate of graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree), a degree in pastoral care, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with death and dying as it relates to patients and their families or caregivers.
• Ability to work as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary group.
• Comfort working in an inter-faith setting.
• Minimum of 3 units of CPE.
• Willingness to drive, with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• One year of chaplain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the spiritual needs of hospice patients and families or caregivers and ensure appropriate services are provided in a timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintain accurate records of spiritual care service utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Attend patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings, providing consultation, education, and support.
• Provide funeral or memorial services for patients upon request.
• Assist with supervising spiritual care volunteers when they are assigned to patients, families, or caregivers.
• Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Benefits

• Actual work/life balance
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time