Hospice Chaplain - Lufkin

Reliant at Home•Lufkin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reliant at Home is seeking a PRN Hospice Chaplain in Lufkin, TX! Reliant at Home is a multi-site Home Health, Hospice, Caregivers, and Rehab company with 14 locations in Texas – including five Hospice locations (Fort Worth, Plano, Teague, The Woodlands, and San Antonio). The Reliant at Home Bluebird Promise is our commitment to live up to our higher calling by fulfilling our Values, Culture Priorities, and Service Pledge. Care is our higher calling. We believe care is more than the service we provide to patients who need help at home. It also means caring for our Reliant at Home family, the families and loved ones of the patients we serve, our referral partners and providers, and our local communities. Serving others is what we were meant to do. Join Reliant at Home’s winning culture - named on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services in the USA in 2020 (#10), 2022 (#15), and 2023 (#11) and a certified Great Place to Work 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025

Requirements

Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (B.D., M.Div., or equivalent).
Ordination or endorsement by a recognized religious denomination or faith group.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a spiritual care role, preferably in hospice, healthcare, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide nonjudgmental, inclusive spiritual care.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if travel is required for visits).

Responsibilities

Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients and families in alignment with their personal faith or spiritual preferences.
Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to assess and report on patients’ spiritual needs and care plans.
Collaborate with clergy, lay leaders, and community organizations to foster understanding of the spiritual aspects of end-of-life care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of spiritual visits and services provided.
Conduct bereavement follow-up and support services as assigned.
Make contact with community clergy or religious leaders as appropriate to support patients’ wishes.
Lead or assist with memorial services, funerals, and other spiritual rituals as needed.
Develop and maintain a resource network of clergy or spiritual care providers for referrals and delegated services.
Coordinate on-call availability for spiritual support.
Participate in and provide educational opportunities for staff and community clergy related to spiritual care and hospice philosophy.