Spiritual Care Chaplin

Position Summary: Provides non-denominational spiritual support to hospice patients and their families.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 to 430

Education & Experience - Applicants must possess the following qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience:

• Education: Master of Divinity (MDiv) or an equivalent graduate degree that includes theological studies, CPE preferred.

Qualified individuals must be capable of performing the following essential duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Provides counseling to meet the spiritual needs in accordance with the patient’s and family’s acceptance of this service, and in a manner consistent with patient and family beliefs and desires.
• Provides consultation with team members and community clergy directly involved with the patient and family.
• Provides orientation for new hire and ongoing in-services for staff of all disciplines regarding interdisciplinary spiritual care assessment, intervention, documentation, and the role of the chaplain in the team.
• Participate in IDG to establish and maintain the appropriate spiritual plan for hospice patients.
• Documents in the patient record all contacts, visits, or interventions by agency standards.
• Develops cooperative relations with the religious community to promote knowledge of hospice and life care.
• Provides educational programs and spiritual support to the hospice program, patients/families, and community partners.
• Provides bereavement support as requested by family, including funeral and memorial services
• Provides spiritual support to patient’s family and staff as requested.
• Responsible for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) established by their manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill, & Ability Requirements

• Strong assessment, interpersonal, ethical, and pastoral skills.

Technical & Systems/Equipment Proficiencies

• Excellent Computer Skills

Hourly Rate: $22.56 - $43.72

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