Chaplain

Job Description

Medi Home Health & Hospice a division of Medical Services of America Inc., currently seeks a Full-Time Hospice Chaplain for our patients in Danville, Chatham, Halifax, Clarksville (Halifax, Pittsylvania, Mecklenburg) VA.

• Provides direct spiritual support to patients/families.
• Works with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Participates in patient conferences by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Provides bereavement follow-up services as defined in procedure.
• Makes contact with clergy or appropriate representatives or patients/families as indicated.
• Develops and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
• Arranges for on-call availability of chaplain services.
• Visits patients and families in the home (requires minimal after-hours work)
• Attends biweekly IDT meetings

Job Requirements

• At least one unit of clinical pastoral education (CPE) required.
• Master of Divinity Degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology.
• Previous experience as a hospital and/or hospice chaplain preferred. Ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical.
• Experience in working with patients/families dealing with life threatening illness and death
• Hospice experience preferred
• Valid driver's license

MSA Offers Competitive Pay And Excellent Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance and other benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, additional life insurance, etc.)
• Company paid employee life insurance
• 401(k) retirement with a generous company match
• Opportunities for advancement
• Many Other Great Benefits

Visit us on the web at www.MSAhealthcare.com

We are an equal opportunity employer