Chaplain

Suncrest Hospice • Chester, VA

9d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Chaplain provides spiritual support, guidance, and resources to hospice patients and their families. The role serves a diverse population encompassing the faiths represented by patients, families, and team members, while reflecting Suncrest’s mission and philosophy. The Chaplain assesses spiritual needs and ensures appropriate services are delivered in a timely manner, collaborates with the interdisciplinary group, and supports quality improvement activities. The position requires driving and reliable transportation.

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.
• Minimum of 3 units of CPE; an MDiv or master’s degree in theology is required.
• Experience working with death and the 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.
• Willingness to drive, 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 spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensure appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
• Serve as 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 as requested.
• Assist with the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients, families, or caregivers.
• Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Provide spiritual support, guidance, and resources to patients and families.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $60,000–$65,000 plus monthly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• Work/life balance.
• 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