What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Spiritual Caregiver.
At Access Hospice Care, in Ozark, MO, a part of LHC Group we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
The Spiritual Caregiver is responsible for providing spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.
• Demonstrates understanding of the difference between being a rabbi/imam/pastor/priest/etc. and being a Spiritual Caregiver.
• Demonstrates proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class and mental/emotional status
• Provide spiritual care to persons of beliefs that are different than the Spiritual Caregiver's beliefs by championing cultural and spiritual humility
• Demonstrates ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Spiritual Caregiver to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing one's own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers.
• Demonstrates 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 in order to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary.
Education and Experience
Education
- Preferred: Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care,
philosophy, religion or related discipline. - Required: Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care,
philosophy, religion or related discipline.
Experience
- Preferred: Two years Hospice experience.
- Required: A minimum of two years’ experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
License Requirements
- Provide 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 - Provide documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith
group with no ethical charges current or pending.
Skill Requirements
- Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis
- Exceptional verbal communication skills
- Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement
- Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.
- Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance card and access to a dependable vehicle, or public
transportation.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
