Hospice - Chaplain

Jewish Social Services•North Bethesda, MD

45d

About The Position

JSSA Hospice has immediate openings for part time and PRN Chaplains to work Monday through Friday and provide spiritual guidance for our Northern Virginia or Montgomery County, Maryland, end-of-life patients and their families.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from a theological school
2+ units of CPE required
Minimum 3 years of pastoral experience in a clinical setting
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospice program
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and Homecare Homebase electronic medical record system
Possess a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to make visits within Northern Virginia or Montgomery County.

Responsibilities

Facilitate end of life conversations and decision-making with the family or caregiver.
Provide pastoral, spiritual, and religious care to patients, family members, and relatives of varying faiths.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nurse, social worker, volunteer, physician) to ensure appropriate and timely support.
Document visits within the required timeline in the electronic medical record system.