What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain (2519) position at Andwell Health Partners?
Schedule/Status: Per Diem
Department: Hospice
Service Area: Scarborough, Maine and surrounding areas
Role: Hospice Chaplain
Work Setting: Homes and Care Facilities
Hospice of Southern Maine is joining with Andwell Health Partners
For years, our two organizations have worked side by side, serving Maine families.
Now we’re taking the next step: uniting under one non-profit organization to better serve our communities.
About Andwell:
At Andwell, you don’t just work here, you belong.
Being a part of the team at Andwell Health Partners means belonging to a community of people with purpose, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those we serve by providing innovative and compassionate health care in the comfort of their homes and communities.
- Take control of your day with flexible scheduling options.
- Ability to utilize and challenge your skills in the home or community setting.
- More 1:1 time with patients, working autonomously in the comfort of their home.
- Comprehensive benefit package to support life outside of work.
- Stability – An employer of choice for 50 years.
- Centralized HR, IT, education, and employee experience departments for improved support.
Benefits:
- Incredibly flexible Health Insurance plans
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for internal promotions
What You'll Do
- Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients and families as they navigate the end-of-life journey.
- Assess and address the bereavement needs of patients, families, and caregivers with sensitivity and care.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, goal-oriented spiritual plans of care that reflect each patient’s unique beliefs, values, and preferences.
- Employ a range of counseling and spiritual care techniques to help patients and families find comfort, meaning, and peace.
- Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and communications in the electronic medical record in accordance with agency policies and professional standards
- Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure coordinated, holistic care that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each patient and family.
What You’ll Bring:
- One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or its equivalent is preferred.
- Minimum of one year of experience as a Chaplain, preferably in a health care/Hospice setting.
- A valid Drivers License and reliable car with proof of insurance.
Come see what we do with a ride-along or job shadow!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.