Hospice Chaplain-Full Time

About the Role

As the Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver at Egan Hospice, a part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, you will provide spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families. We are dedicated to helping people feel their best, fostering meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, social classes, and mental/emotional statuses.
• Lead spiritual conversations with patients and caregivers, walking alongside them in their spiritual journey without sharing your own beliefs unless asked.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person's belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community for referrals.
• Work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDG) and provide insight in IDG meetings concerning the patient/caregiver's emotional and spiritual needs.
• Provide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice staff when requested.

Requirements

• 2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
• Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant's spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board.
• Documentation demonstrating the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Qualifications

• 4+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion, or related discipline (preferred).
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire (preferred).
• 2+ years of Hospice experience (preferred).
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis.
• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The salary for this full-time role ranges from $50,920 to $76,380 annually, based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.