Hospice Chaplain Bereavement Counselor

Optimal Care•Carmel, IN

2d•$17 - $26

About The Position

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree).
Current and valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Experience working with death and dying, individuals, families, and caregivers
Experience and/or education in grief or loss counseling
Ability to work as a member of Hospice Interdisciplinary Team
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, values and provide comfort in an interfaith setting
Ability to network with community clergy and congregations
Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience is preferred
Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

Responsibilities

Assuring spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner
Making the initial evaluation within 5 days of hospice admission and re-evaluating the patient’s social work needs during each subsequent visit
Making follow-up visits according to patient, family, and facility needs
Facilitating the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs
Providing consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.
Performing funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
Planning periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team