Hospice Chaplain
About The Position
The Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver provides spiritual care to hospice patients and their families. The role supports people of diverse backgrounds and belief systems, accompanies patients and caregivers in their spiritual journeys, and connects them with appropriate spiritual resources and community religious leaders when needed. The chaplain collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team, contributes insight about patients’ and caregivers’ emotional and spiritual needs during IDG meetings, and provides spiritual and emotional care to hospice staff upon request. The position offers hourly pay of $25.75 to $38.65, based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- At least 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or a bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
- Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant’s spiritual or faith tradition; faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board.
- Documentation that demonstrates good standing with the applicant’s spiritual or faith group, with no current or pending ethical charges.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or a master’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion, or a related discipline.
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete certification within 90 days of hire.
- At least 2 years of hospice experience.
- Exceptional verbal communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis.
- Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical.
Responsibilities
- Provide spiritual care to hospice patients and their families across races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, social classes, and mental or emotional statuses.
- Allow patients and caregivers to lead spiritual conversations, accompany them in their spiritual journeys, and refrain from sharing personal beliefs unless asked.
- Use knowledge of diverse spiritual resources to support each person's belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and connect patients or caregivers with community religious leaders when necessary.
- Work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team and provide insight during IDG meetings about patients’ and caregivers’ emotional and spiritual needs.
- Provide spiritual and emotional care to hospice staff when requested.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Job Type
Full-time
