What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain Position position at Interim HealthCare of Manhattan?
Interim HealthCare of Manhattan is seeking a compassionate and experienced Chaplain to join our hospice team. In this role, you will provide spiritual support to patients and their families in the comfort of their own homes or inpatient settings.
The ideal candidate will possess a graduate degree in theology or a related field and have experience working with death and dying individuals and their families. You will be responsible for assessing patients' spiritual needs, coordinating spiritual services with community clergy and spiritual counselors, and providing direct spiritual care according to each patient's belief system and practice.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care and compassion to our patients and their loved ones.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments of hospice patients' spiritual needs
- Coordinate spiritual services with community clergy and spiritual counselors
- Provide direct spiritual care according to each patient's belief system and practice
- Participate in the development of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) plan of care
- Document services provided and ongoing communication with community clergy and spiritual counselors
- Maintain records of spiritual services utilization and related activities
