Hospice Chaplain

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Full job description

One Health and One Hospice we are committed to providing the highest quality home-based patient care in an atmosphere of respect for human dignity. We have been serving the community for over 10 years. Our highly trained clinicians and therapists strive to exceed the expectations of our patients, families, caregivers and physicians, delivering compassionate and personalized care.

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

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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 the plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Documents direct services and ongoing communication.
• Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.
• Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Counseling, or a related field
• Ordination or endorsement from a recognized faith group
• Hospice or palliative care experience (preferred)
• Empathetic, respectful, and comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation