Hospice Chaplain
Hospice Services of Massachusetts · Haverhill, MA · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$28/hrFull-time
About the role
We are hiring a per diem Chaplain to join our team with Hospice Services of Massachusetts!
Responsibilities
- Affirms 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 plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
- Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
- Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
- Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
- Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
- 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.
- Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care.
- Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology.
- Experience with families/caregivers and patients through death/dying issues.
Qualifications
- Reliable and insured vehicle.
- Willingness to travel.
Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of hospice care principles and practices.
Benefits
- Competitive and Weekly Pay.
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees.
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees.
- Career Advancement Opportunities.
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
- 401(k) with Employer Match.
- Vacation and Personal Time.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.