Chaplain - Full Time CPE Required

Circle of Life • Bentonville, AR

24d

About The Position

The chaplain is an integral member of the hospice interdisciplinary team and assesses the spiritual needs of hospice patients and their families. The chaplain provides care to people of diverse cultures and religious backgrounds, ensuring spiritual services are consistent with patients’ and families’ beliefs and preferences. The role coordinates spiritual services provided by hospice staff, local religious organizations, or community clergy; provides funeral services when requested and assists families with planning; and offers bereavement support. The chaplain also assists with public speaking and training for other health care providers on spiritual issues, end-of-life concerns, and hospice care.

The position follows a weekday Monday–Friday schedule with rotating on-call coverage for after-hours needs. The chaplain must have one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), with an expectation of completing four units within two years if not already completed.

Requirements

• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE); four units must be completed within two years if not already acquired.
• Five years of related experience and/or training.
• Prior healthcare chaplaincy experience.
• Exceptional listening skills.
• Ability to work with individuals and commitment to organizational goals.
• Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English face to face and by phone.
• Computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license, personal automobile, and current auto liability insurance.
• Satisfactory results from a current TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Knowledge of death, dying, and bereavement, and experience with end-of-life issues and hospice services.
• Prior experience using electronic health systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess the spiritual needs of hospice patients and their families.
• Provide spiritual care consistent with patients’ and families’ beliefs and preferences, including for people of diverse cultures and religious backgrounds.
• Coordinate spiritual services offered through hospice staff, local religious organizations, or community clergy.
• Provide funeral services when requested and assist families with funeral planning.
• Provide bereavement support.
• Assist with public speaking and training for health care providers about spiritual issues, end-of-life concerns, and hospice care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time