Hospice Chaplain - Rockwall, TX - PRN
About The Position
At Home Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a per diem chaplain/spiritual caregiver to provide spiritual care to hospice patients and their families through in-home visits. The role serves patients and caregivers across Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and Collin counties and works with the interdisciplinary team to address emotional and spiritual needs. The chaplain also provides spiritual and emotional care to hospice staff when requested. This is a PRN/as-needed position with flexible scheduling, but availability on Wednesdays during business hours is required. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Hospice experience is required; home care experience is preferred. The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education, along with documentation of current endorsement or other acceptable standing in a faith tradition recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board. Candidates must also document good standing with their faith group, without current or pending ethical charges, and have two or more years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience. A current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, dependable vehicle access, or public transportation is required. The hourly pay range is $25.75 to $38.65, based on full-time employment. The employer states that compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits may include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion, or a related discipline, or at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
- At least two years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
- Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable standing (such as licensing or ordination) in accordance with the applicant’s spiritual or faith tradition; the faith group must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board.
- Documentation of 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.
- Hospice experience.
- Availability on Wednesdays during business hours.
Nice To Haves
- Home care experience.
- At least four 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 it within 90 days of hire.
- At least two 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.
- Ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical.
Responsibilities
- Provide spiritual care to hospice patients and their families during in-home visits.
- Provide spiritual care to people 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.
- Identify appropriate spiritual resources for each person’s belief system and provide resources as appropriate.
- Network with community religious leaders and refer patients or caregivers to them when necessary.
- Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team and contribute insight at 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.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
