Hospice Chaplain

Hours: Monday-Friday; 8 AM-4:30 PM, Full Time, 40 hours.

Summary

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the chaplain works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and is responsible for providing spiritual support to patients and families consistent with the patient/family's wishes and belief system.

The chaplain is responsible for implementing and coordinating the provision of spiritual support to patients and families in accordance with the hospice plan of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree e.g.: Master’s Divinity or Theology preferred or equivalent theological education.
• Minimum two years pastoral experience in a hospital or community ministry preferred.
• Certificate of Ordination preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical.
• Experience counseling patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

We provide ongoing preceptor and mentoring opportunities, as well as in-service training programs that enable employees to earn required CEUs.

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