Part-Time Hospice Chaplain

About the Role

As a Hospice Chaplain, you will provide compassionate spiritual support to patients and their caregivers, fostering a sense of peace and comfort during end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support to patients and caregivers.
• Develop and maintain a clergy resource group.
• Act as a liaison between hospice and the community.
• Document visits and spiritual care interventions.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure holistic care.
• Supervise and support bereavement volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in religion, human services, theology, or philosophy; or ordained minister with a counseling emphasis.
• Preferred: Advanced degree or certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience in therapeutic methods for individuals, groups, and families in crisis, particularly around death and grief.
• Open, flexible, and ecumenical approach to spiritual care.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to train and supervise bereavement volunteers.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Mandatory background checks and adherence to a drug-free workplace.