Spiritual Care Coordinator - Chaplain
About The Position
The Spiritual Care Coordinator - Chaplain will assess hospice patients and their families to identify spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual care plans. This role involves collaborating with local clergy, assisting in the development and updating of the Plan of Care, and conducting services of prayer, worship, and ritual. The Chaplain will provide individual patient and family counseling, crisis intervention, and assistance with advance directives, funeral planning, and legal/fiscal responsibilities. They will also work with other staff to resolve spiritual, pastoral, and ethical issues, and be available for bereavement counseling. The position requires timely submission of all documentation and performance of other duties as required, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person with certified training in pastoral care.
- Professional experience in a religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of a formalized education.
- One (1+) year of experience in a health care setting or with death and dying.
- Comfort working in an interfaith setting.
- Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as user names and password concepts; internet; email; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
- Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training).
Responsibilities
- Assess hospice patient/family to identify spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual plan of care.
- Collaborate with local clergy as needed.
- Assist in development and update of the Plan of Care.
- Conduct services of prayer, worship and ritual for patient/families, as appropriate, offering different philosophies and belief opportunities to discuss and share.
- Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
- Work with other staff, resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues.
- Be available for bereavement or counseling needs.
- Make visits to patient/family prior to death and be available to family during the bereavement period as needed.
- Timely submission of all documentation.
- Performance of other duties as required.
- Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
