Hospice Chaplain

The Spiritual Counselor/Chaplain will provide spiritual and emotional care to terminally ill patients and their families to assist in minimizing the stress and problems that arise from the terminal illness, related conditions, and the dying process. Must be able to work with people of various religious faiths and cultures.Provides an assessment of the patient's and family's spiritual needsProvides spiritual counseling to meet these needs in accordance with the patient's and family's acceptance of this service and in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desiresMakes all reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors, or other individuals who can support the patient's spiritual needs to the best of their abilityAdvises the patient and family of this serviceCollaborates with other IDG members in the development of the plan of careSupports dignity of the dying patientPerforms religious rituals related to the faith in which he/she is ordained (e.g. administration) of last ritesAssists with funerals and memorial servicesProvides education to other team members about spiritualityActs as liaison between Agency and the spiritual communityResponds to the mental, spiritual, social, and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their familiesProvides emotional support through discussion of spiritual/existential issuesAssists family in understanding the grief processGives referrals to family for community grief support groupsAllows patient and family to voice their concerns, fears, and feelingsResponsive to patient's desires and conditionAddresses and supports cultural practices, as long as practices do not harm othersSupports a culture of safety and qualityUnderstands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dyingEducation in Hospice philosophy of care, spiritual needs related to end-of-life care, loss, and bereavement.Master's Degree in ministry, counseling, or social work preferred.Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training preferred.Two (2) years or equivalent experience in spiritual counseling within the last three (3) years preferred.Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile, current automobile insurance, and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.