Hospice Chaplain

Overview

Hospice Chaplain Spiritual support. Compassionate presence.

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and families receiving care in home or facility settings.

• Opportunity to provide meaningful spiritual care
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Additional compensation for on-call participation
• Mission-driven hospice environment

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match at 100 percent on the first 3% and 50 percent on the next 2%
• Health Savings Account eligibility with employer contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1,000 for two-person or family coverage
• Company-paid Life and AD&D
• Voluntary disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity options
• Employee Assistance Program, Will Prep, and travel assistance resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement per company policy

• Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• This position covers Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties
• Participation in an on-call rotation may be required; additional compensation is provided

This role addresses spiritual needs, provides emotional support, and participates in interdisciplinary care planning.

• Conduct spiritual assessments
• Provide spiritual counseling and support
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Support patients, families, and caregivers

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in a hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.

• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state drivers license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card;
  Online CPR certification accepted;
  Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
• TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).
• Maintains the agency’s mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

• Experience in a Hospice setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred.
• Active patient contact within the past three years is preferred.