Hospice Chaplain PRN

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Committed to Caring, the Chaplain is a member of the interdisciplinary team and focuses on the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers, and staff, including volunteers. The Chaplain provides pastoral care interventions, including pastoral counseling, which are determined by spiritual assessment, the specific setting and sensitivity to a variety of values, beliefs, and religious orientations. The chaplain seeks excellence in pastoral care, which requires authentic demeanor, compassion, and skill in dealing with the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death.

Requirements

Five years of pastoral experience preferred two (2) year experience as a Chaplain in a health care clinical environment setting preferred.
Experience with home care or hospice strongly preferred
Working knowledge of community spiritual resources
Knowledge and skill in dealing with spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death.
Commitment to professional growth and development
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
Valid drivers license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation
100% travel may be required
High School Diploma or GED.
Bachelors degree required from an accredited institution.
A Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate degrees from an accredited (ATS) seminary or theological school required.