Hospice Chaplain

Job Summary: 

Constellation Hospice in the Philadelphia area is seeking a Chaplain to join our team. As a Hospice Chaplain, you will be responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Constellation, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.

Qualifications: 

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree) or evidence of completion of units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
• Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group.
• Comfort 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 hospice philosophy of care.
• Hospice/ experience preferred.
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to commute to provide the best in-home patient care.

Responsibilities: 

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
• Facilitates the development of the individualized the plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
• Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary team on spiritual care.
• Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care.
• Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
• Assists in the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Will assume on call duties as assigned.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
• The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Why Constellation?

• Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.
• Recognition as a Great Place to Work: We've been certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years, from 2018 to 2023. We're also honored to be among the Top 25 Places to Work for in Healthcare in the US.

Constellation Hospice is a leading hospice care provider dedicated to providing compassionate and dignified end-of-life care to our patients and their families. Our team of experienced and dedicated professionals is committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where nurses can thrive and make a profound impact on the lives of others.