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Hospice Chaplain
$58,000 - $63,000/Yr
Bella Hospice of Missouri - Raymore, MO
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Raymore, MO
About the position
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to Hospice patients and their families, as well as to members of the Hospice team. The role involves assisting at the time of the patient's death and supporting the family during the bereavement period.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with their beliefs.
- Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
- Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
- Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
- Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
- Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
- Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
- Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.
- Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
- Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
- Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
- Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
- Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
- Ability to respond appropriately to crisis 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, preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in hospice care (1 year preferred).
- Ability to relocate to Raymore, MO before starting work (preferred).
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision insurance
