What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Unity Hospice?
For the last 30 years we have been specializing in End-of-Life Care and have helped over 30,000 families. We are a multi-generational family owned and operated company founded in 1992. Our mission is to bring premier hospice services to those in need by providing care and comfort to patients and families. We are the sweet spot between a large and small agency, with the resources, experience, and professionalism of a large operation, and the heart and soul of a family-owned business.
We are looking for an outstanding Chaplain to join our team in St. Louis, MO. and the surrounding area.
What you will get: Highly competitive compensation, reimbursement for mileage, company phone, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and our Back-to-School Program that benefits families with school-aged children by giving them money for supplies and tuition each year.
Core Responsibilities:
- Conduct spiritual assessments of incoming patients and manage a caseload
- Participate in developing a plan of care to meet patient and family spiritual needs
- Serve as liaison and coordinate care with community religious resources
- Participate in an on-call rotation for evenings and weekends
- Provide grief and loss support
Day to Day Activities:
- Manage a case load of patients by creating your own visit schedule
- Conduct daily visits where patient resides
- Collaborate with fellow Hospice team members
- Deliver outstanding care
- Foster relationships with your patients and families to support them in finding meaning and purpose in their greatest time of need.
Who the Job reports to:
- Director of Clinical Services
Requirements/ Qualifications:
- Ordination, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group
- Masters of Divinity/Theology or equivalent.
- BCC Board Certified or Board Certifiable
- Completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or currently completing 4th unit.
- 1 year experience in a healthcare setting
- Driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle
- Utmost compassion and integrity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education?
- Do you have a Masters of Divinity/Theology or equivalent?
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $42,000 - $52,000
