What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spiritual Caregiver - Chaplain position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Spiritual Caregiver/Chaplain.
At Geisinger in Lewistown, PA, 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 Desired
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Pastoral Counseling or the documented equivalent in education, training or experience per state regulations.
Experience Requirements
- Experience in grief and loss counseling.
Skill Requirements
- Excellent writing and presentation
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance 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.
