Chaplain - Hospice

Our Company

Sacred Journey Hospice

Overview

Our Hospice Chaplains are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing spiritual care services to patients and family/caregivers and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today

Our comprehensive benefits include:

* Medical and dental benefits
* Short- and long-term disability
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* 401(k) program
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

* Assure spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and provide direct spiritual care as appropriate
* Participate in the development of an individualized plan of care to meet spiritual needs
* Serve as a liaison to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
* Maintain records and documentation of services provided
* Attend patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings
* Provide funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
* Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
* Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited theology or chaplaincy program (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree)
* Experience working with death and dying, hospice experience preferred
* Comfort in an interfaith setting
* Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values
* Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care

About our Line of Business

Sacred Journey Hospice provides a special kind of care to the patients, their families, and their caregivers who are living with advanced illnesses. At Sacred Journey Hospice, the mission is to tenderly embrace those facing the final moments of life, along with their loved ones, with expert medical care, emotional support, and spiritual guidance. Services are provided in the comfort of home, at a nursing home or assisted living facility, or at our 12-bed inpatient facility. For more information about Sacred Journey, please visit www.sacredjourneyhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.