Hospice Spiritual Caregiver/Bereavement Coordinator

LHC Group • Biloxi, MS

380d

About The Position

We are hiring for a Chaplain. At Deaconess Hospice in Biloxi, MS, a part of LHC Group we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programs, flexibility for true work-life balance, continuing education & career growth opportunities, company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals. Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Requirements

• Preferred: Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
• Required: Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
• Preferred: Two years Hospice experience.
• Required: A minimum of two years' experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
• Provide documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant's spiritual/faith tradition.
• Provide documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.
• Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance card and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.
• Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class, and mental/emotional status.
• Demonstrate ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Chaplain to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing one's own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person's belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team and provide insight in the IDG meeting concerning the patient/caregiver's emotional and spiritual needs.
• Provide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice Staff when requested.
• Conduct or make arrangements for services to honor the deceased when requested.
• Demonstrate proficiency in documenting spiritual care encounters.
• Provide educational programs for staff, facilities and community groups as requested.
• Functions as a preceptor to new hires and oversees Spiritual Support Volunteers.
• Demonstrates healthy self-care, furthers one's own continuing education in their field and maintains healthy boundaries with patients/caregivers.
• Participates in ongoing quality assessment and performance improvement for the Agency on a daily basis.
• Maintains personnel file and completes assigned courses in iTrain before the set deadlines.
• Submits twelve hours of continuing education each calendar year related to the Hospice role to the Executive Director.
• Fulfills all other duties as assigned by the agency Director of Bereavement and Spiritual Support Services.

Benefits

• Employee wellness programs
• Flexibility for true work-life balance
• Continuing education & career growth opportunities
• Company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees