Chaplain, Hospice, Full-time

HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC • Savannah, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing pastoral and spiritual care to patients and families throughout the course of terminal illness. This role conducts spiritual assessments, develops individualized care plans, and coordinates with the team to address spiritual, cultural, and emotional needs. The Chaplain upholds patient confidentiality, honors cultural diversity and lifestyle differences, and supports the hospice philosophy, goals, and objectives in alignment with Hospice Savannah's values and service excellence standards.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Divinity or equivalent graduate degree in theological studies required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in hospice or a related field providing care and counseling required.
• Completion of at least two (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units required.
• Ordained, licensed, or commissioned minister of an organized religion required.
• Member of clergy with an endorsement or letter of good standing from his or her denomination required.
• Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively using positive interpersonal skills with a diverse patient population, families, physicians, Hospice Savannah staff, and the broader community.
• Knowledge of community intervention resources and appropriate utilization required.
• Strong customer service and clinical documentation skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook) and electronic health record/database systems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professional boundaries in emotionally complex situations.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to non-judgmentally accommodate diverse beliefs, lifestyles, and values.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts spiritual assessments.
• Develops individualized care plans.
• Coordinates with the team to address spiritual, cultural, and emotional needs.
• Upholds patient confidentiality.
• Honors cultural diversity and lifestyle differences.
• Supports the hospice philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Participates in the rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24-hour, 7-day-a-week coverage for patients and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level