Chaplain

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Meridian, ID

About The Position

Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor Supervised by: Clinical Director Positions Supervised: N/A Interrelationships: Patients, family, IDG (Inter Disciplinary Group) and other health care team members 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

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
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.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred.

Nice To Haves

Active patient contact within 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.