Hospice Chaplain

Mission Healthcare • Carson City, NV

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice company, is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to join their team. This role is crucial in providing spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families, aligning with Mission Healthcare's core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES). The company emphasizes a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment, offering opportunities for daily impact on patients' lives and career growth. Mission Healthcare is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered.

Requirements

• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree from an accredited institution.
• Ordination or endorsement from a recognized religious body.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse religious, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hospice, hospital, or pastoral care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families.
• Conduct regular visits with patients, family members, and caregivers to assess spiritual needs.
• Offer prayer, counseling, and support based on the individual needs of patients and families.
• Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans.
• Support interdisciplinary team members by offering spiritual insight into patient care.
• Conduct memorial services, grief support groups, and other services as needed.
• Respect and honor diverse cultural, spiritual, and religious practices and traditions.
• Collaborate with social workers, nurses, physicians, and other care team members to ensure holistic care.
• Provide bereavement support to family’s post-death, including follow-up calls and visits.
• Maintain accurate documentation of spiritual care interactions and outcomes.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level