Hospice Chaplain
About The Position
Mission Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice company, is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families. This role is crucial in ensuring holistic care by addressing the spiritual needs of individuals across the healthcare continuum. The company emphasizes its core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES) and is dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. Joining Mission Healthcare offers the opportunity to impact patients' lives daily and grow your career within a supportive environment.
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
