Hospice Chaplain

Hospice ChaplainThe Hospice Chaplain and Spiritual Counselor at Interim HealthCare of West Michigan is responsible for providing spiritual guidance and support to patients, their families, and the healthcare staff. This includes offering comfort across a variety of faiths and belief systems, respecting individual religious practices, and fostering an atmosphere of peace and solace. As part of the care team, the Chaplain will also support the spiritual health of staff members, contributing to a holistic approach to patient care.Schedule options: full time Monday through Friday and weekend part time or full time options!The Interim DifferenceSalary range (for full time): 50k-58k, Weekly PayMileage Reimbursement Flexible Scheduling ModelHealthy Work-Life BalanceiPad and Smartphone ProvidedMeaningful work providing spiritual care to those in need.Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a healthcare setting.Competitive compensation package.Positive work environment that values compassion and respect.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Company contributes shares on your behalf at no cost to you to build extra retirement value just by working here! (eligible after 1yr of 1000 hours worked)Hospice Chaplain Essential FunctionsConducts assessments of hospice patients/families spiritual needsEnsures that appropriate spiritual services are provided in a timely manner by either providing such to the patient/family or coordinating the provision of services with community clergy or spiritual counselorsProvides direct spiritual services to patients/families according to their belief system and practiceParticipates in the development of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) plan of care to meet identified spiritual needsConducts religious services for patients/families as well as hospice and facility staff as requestedDocuments services provided and/or ongoing communication with community clergy and spiritual counselors in a timely mannerMaintains records of spiritual services utilization and related activities as directed for quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI), hospice program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.Actively participates in patient/family care conferences and IDG meetingsProvides consultation, education, and support regarding spiritual issues and care to the IDG members and facility staffProvides funeral or memorial services for patients as requestedPlans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of IDG members, volunteers, facility staff and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the IDGPrimarily responsible for conducting or arranging the memorial service associated with the hospice bereavement program as requestedAssists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/familiesMay have access to personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/departmentHospice Chaplain RequirementsGraduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree)Experience working with death and dying, terminal individuals and their families or caregiversReliable transportation with a valid state driver's license and current car insuranceHospice experience preferredInterim HealthCare is the nation's oldest leading home care and medical staffing company. Founded in 1966, there are more than 300 independently owned franchise locations nationwide. Interim's independent franchisees employ more than 75,000 health care workers and provide nurses, therapists, aides and other health care personnel to approximately 50,000 people each day. Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Interim Healthcare - West Michigan. Category:Social Services,