Hospice Chaplain

Job Description

We are actively seeking a Full Time Chaplain for our Hospice program. We service patients throughout Delaware county area.

Summary:

The Chaplain will be responsible for the assessment and provision of spiritual/pastoral counseling to patients, families and caregivers. Although Hospice experience would be preferred, it is not necessary.

Job duties will include but not be limited to:

• Spiritual/pastoral assessment as soon as possible after admission.
• Spiritual/pastoral support provided in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of patient/ family.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of religious resources (i.e. prayer, meditation, scripture, etc.)
• Offer patients/families of different philosophies and religious perspective opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and values.
• Coordinate pastoral care done by other pastoral caregivers (i.e. the patient’s pastor/rabbi or a per diem chaplain) and works with other professionals in resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues.
• Communicates plans and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
• Work in a team approach with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements:

Preferred Seminary graduate or with equivalent degree and with at least 1 uni of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Experience:

A minimum of two years experience in a health care and/or related pastoral experience of at least two years
Experience Desired
Demonstrated experience in working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.