Chaplain - Hospice

Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977.  A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

Position Profile

The hospice chaplain provides spiritual care and comfort to terminally ill patients, as well as their families and loved ones in an interfaith approach. Care is in the form of spiritual counseling, prayer, devotional ritual, and grief and loss support. The hospice chaplain is part of an interdisciplinary team that supports people at critical junctures in their lives, always making a difference. Care delivery primarily takes place in patients' home or in a facility where the patient receives care.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.
• Conducts comprehensive spiritual assessment.
• Provides therapeutic interventions.
• Provides effective patient/family teaching.
• Supports the death/dying process.
• Collaborates in providing patient care.
• Creates timely and accurate documentation.
• Assures patient safety. 
• Partners with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
• Adheres to HOV standards and facilitates continuously improved processes/services.
• Maintains and enhances professional skills.
• Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Divinity, Theology, Ministry or Pastoral Care from an accredited school.
• Minimum of two years experience providing spiritual support and counseling to clients and family members in a health care setting.
• Demonstration of expertise in spiritual assessment and counseling, and in concepts of death and dying issues.
• Knowledge of concepts and issues for dying for adults and children. Current Arizona drivers license and automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in divinity, theology or related field.
• Previous hospice experience.
• Bilingual abilities, a plus.

Hospice of the Valley offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, a matching 401k, tuition assistance, an award winning wellness program and a host of employee recognition and rewards. Employees also receive comprehensive orientation, training and resources.

Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V