Hospice Chaplain

Pasco SW Home Health•Grand Junction, CO

12d

About The Position

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care services to hospice patients and their families or caregivers, either directly or by coordinating care with other spiritual counselors. The role supports patients’ identified spiritual needs through assessment, individualized care planning, direct services, consultation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary group. The chaplain also connects with community clergy, congregations, and spiritual counselors and supports memorial and funeral services as requested.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology; a BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree is preferred.
Experience working with death and dying and with individuals, families, or caregivers.
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team or group.
Comfort working in an interfaith setting.
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
Ability to drive and/or access transportation for agency-related travel.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance coverage, and access to an automobile must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience is preferred.
A BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the spiritual needs of hospice patients and their families or caregivers and ensure appropriate services are provided in a timely manner.
Participate in comprehensive assessments and help develop individualized plans of care addressing identified spiritual needs.
Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families or caregivers.
Serve as a liaison and provide support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Maintain records of spiritual care service utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and review or revision of policies and procedures.
Document direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Attend patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
Provide consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group regarding spiritual care.
Recruit community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers to meet patient and family or caregiver needs by developing community contacts and educating congregations about hospice care.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Provide funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
Plan periodic memorial services for personnel, volunteers, and community clergy or spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
Assist with supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients or families/caregivers.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.