Hospice Chaplain

About the role

We are seeking a Chaplain with hospice experience to work full-time at Brighton/Suncrest Hospice.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual support, guidance, and resources to patients and their families.
• Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings, providing consultation, education, and support.
• Assists with the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Requirements

• Certificate of graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree), or a degree in pastoral care, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• One year of chaplain experience preferred.
• Experience working with death and the dying, as it relates to patients and their families/caregivers;
• Ability to work as a contributing member of interdisciplinary group;
• Comfort level in inter-faith setting;
• Minimum of 3 units of CPE; and MDiv or Masters in Theology required.

Qualifications

• Assesses spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensures that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner;
• Maintains accurate records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision;
• Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings, providing consultation, education, and support;
• Assists with the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers;
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Skills

• Willingness to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

Full-time