Hospice Chaplain

Gentiva Hospice - Sanford, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Sanford, NC

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

As a Full-Time Hospice Chaplain at Gentiva Hospice, you will provide spiritual support and care to hospice patients and their families. This role is essential in ensuring that patients receive compassionate care during their final moments, focusing on their spiritual needs and emotional well-being. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and offer guidance to both patients and staff regarding spiritual concerns related to end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual services to hospice patients and families.
• Participate in developing the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Visit patients/families identified for spiritual care services and provide direct support, counsel, prayer, and ministry.
• Assist the interdisciplinary team in understanding significant spiritual concerns related to the patient/family response to dying.
• Serve as a liaison and resource for community spiritual leaders regarding hospice patient/family needs.
• Assist in training and education in spiritual care for hospice staff, volunteers, local clergy, and nursing home staff.

Requirements

• BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology from an accredited college or university.
• A Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, theology, or divinity is preferred.
• A minimum of one unit of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)-accredited CPE.
• Two years of active work in spiritual care ministry/program.
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community spiritual leaders of various denominations/beliefs.

Nice-to-haves

• Three years of active work in hospice spiritual care support.
• One year of clinical pastoral education.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities
• One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program with access to 280+ programs
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need