Position/ Title: Chaplain

Echo Hospice is looking for a Chaplain who has a desire to meet patients where they are physically, emotionally and spiritually while helping them to write the last chapter of their lives with dignity, in peace and comfort. Empathy, pro-active listening and ability to find comfort in the uncomfortable are hallmarks of our Chaplains. Echo Hospice Chaplains serve on the front lines as they bring hope to both our patients and their loved ones. As a Chaplain with the Echo Hospice, you also have the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff as you seek to provide the highest level of comfort care to our patients in wherever they call home. If you have a big heart, are team oriented, organized, pro-active and have a desire to walk empathetically and compassionately with people facing end-of-life challenges then we have a place for you on the Echo Hospice Team!

Job Description Summary

The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Echo Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.

Essential Job Functions/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 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 a liaison and support to community clergy 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.
• Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary team meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides consultation, education and support to the interdisciplinary team on spiritual care.
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients and/or families/caregivers.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• May assist with memorials as requested by the patient/families/caregivers.

Position Qualifications

• Relevant degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• 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, including experience working with death and dying.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and Echo Hospice requirements and is in good working order.
• Must be willing to provide care for patients in their home

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Multiple locations