Per Diem Hospice Chaplain - Pastoral/Spiritual Counselor

AdvisaCare•Lansing, MI

About The Position

What’s your purpose? Wonder how AdvisaCare fits with your career goals? Apply today and let’s explore how we can support you in achieving your goals! AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a full time, compassionate, empathetic Chaplain to join our Home Health and Hospice team with our Troy office location being your Parent Agency servicing our clients in the East Lansing and surrounding areas. AdvisaCare is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the families we serve. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life limiting illnesses, then we are a fit for you! Per Diem Position!

Requirements

Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification of pastoral ministry.
Demonstrated experience in working with patients and families who have dealt with loss of a loved one
Empathetic approach to patients, caregivers and team members
Participate in home visits, weekly office meetings as indicated
Ability to adapt to patient’s status and needs
Exhibits critical thinking and applies them for continuous improvement of Hospice Services

Responsibilities

Spiritual/ Pastoral assessment of patient’s, family and caregiver spiritual needs
Development of individualized spiritual plan of care that collaborates with local clergy when desired by patient and provides spiritual support as needed and defined by patient / family.
Compliance with AdvisaCare Hospice Policies and Procedures, Medicare compliance
Preparing clinical and progress notes, participating in IDG conferences
Being available to staff for bereavement support
Participate in Hospice performance improvement program
Maintain high level of customer satisfaction with our clients, families and caregivers
Consistently and accurately update Electronic Medical Records