What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Talbot Hospice?
Description
Hospice Chaplain – Join Our Compassionate Care Team
Are you passionate about providing comfort and spiritual support during life’s most meaningful moments? We’re looking for a dedicated Hospice Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary team and make a difference for patients and families when they need it most.
What You’ll Do
As a Hospice Chaplain, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients and families through spiritual care and guidance. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting spiritual assessments and ensuring timely, appropriate care.
- Collaborating with the care team to develop individualized plans that meet spiritual needs.
- Providing direct spiritual care and emotional support to patients and caregivers.
- Serving as a liaison to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
- Documenting services and maintaining records for quality assurance.
- Participating in interdisciplinary meetings and offering education on spiritual care.
- Recruiting and supporting spiritual care volunteers and community clergy.
- Leading memorial services and offering funeral support when requested.
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and team development.
Benefits & Perks
We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Employer-paid health, life, and disability insurance
- Health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts
- Simple IRA with employer match
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off starting at 24 days per year 7 paid holidays
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
- At least 1 unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)
- 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.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000