CHAPLAIN

Chaplain - Archbold Hospice

Position Description

• Provides spiritual care services per Plan of Care, taking into consideration age (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric), psychosocial, cultural and religious/spiritual preferences; educational, environmental and learning preferences or limitations.
• Serves as liaison between patient/family and community minister.
• Provides education to churches, health care and community organizations
• Other accountabilities and duties.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in religious studies or related social sciences. Masters or seminary degree preferred. Documentation of ordination or commission by a recognized faith group who has completed at least one unit of clinical pastoral education from a nationally recognized provider such as the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.

Experience: At least one year's experience in pastoral counseling or service within religious setting. Experience in pastoral counseling in medical or crisis management setting preferred.

Required Skills: Must be licensed or ordained as a minister. Must have a current GA driver's license and valid automobile insurance coverage. Must be able to meet and communicate professionally with the general public and community ministers and be able to work with multidisciplinary team. Must demonstrate ability to respond to the spiritual needs of individuals from a wide variety of denominational and cultural backgrounds and possess and exhibit interpersonal skills necessary for appropriate response to the terminally ill and their families. Must be flexible and adaptable; be self-motivated and possess good organizational skills. Must have basic knowledge of medical terms, disease process, grief process and their relationship to psycho-spiritual needs.

Physical Demands: Works in patient's home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids as well as infectious diseases. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet patient's and family needs. Ability to travel extensively and some exposure to unpleasant weather. Prolonged sitting or standing and some lifting up to 50lbs may also be required. Must be able to work well in stressful situations.

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance  

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 650 patient beds. We employ more than 2,700 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special. 

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team. 

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care