Chaplain - Hospice

About the role

Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a Chaplain in Huntsville, AL. The Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and families during end-of-life care. This role is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and ensure timely spiritual assessments for patients and families
• Participate in developing individualized care plans to address spiritual needs
• Provides direct spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Serves as a liaison to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
• Maintains accurate documentation of spiritual services and communications
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and contributes to care planning
• Offers education and spiritual care guidance to the care team
• Recruits and supports community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and volunteers
• Captures and leads memorial or funeral services as requested
• Organizes periodic memorials for staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Affords assistance in supervising spiritual care volunteers

Requirements

• 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
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations

Skills

• Deep understanding of various religious and spiritual beliefs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Part-time, 3 days per week