Chaplain

AMOREM, formerly known as Burke Hospice & Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Boone, North Carolina, is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual care for patients and families. This role requires a Master of Divinity degree and at least two years of experience in crisis situations. The Chaplain will assess and meet spiritual needs, educate the team on spiritual care, and support bereaved families. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in hospice care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working with individuals in crisis, preferably dealing with death and grief.

Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual needs of patient/family with consent.
• Provide spiritual care and support for patients and families.
• Consult and educate interdisciplinary team about spirituality.

Education

Master of Divinity degree or equivalent graduate degree

Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Endorsed by and in good standing with the denomination of ordination

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Chaplain role at AMOREM, formerly known as Burke Hospice & Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care.

Responsibilities

• Assess the spiritual needs of patient/family with patient/family consent
• Provide spiritual care and support for patient/family/caregivers as needed or requested
• Develop a plan of care with the interdisciplinary team meeting the spiritual/emotional needs of the patient/family caregivers and update the plan of care every 14 days
• Utilize spiritual resources to meet needs of patient and family
• Consult and provide education to interdisciplinary team about spirituality and spiritual care
• Provide ethical consultation for staff regarding end-of-life issues and how faith impacts choices
• Contact patient/family’s minister and other religious caregivers, as appropriate and as requested by patient/family
• Serve palliative care patients as assigned
• Be available to attend receivings or funerals for patients on weekdays
• Facilitate or assist with funerals/memorial services, as requested
• Plan and lead occasional worship services for patients/family members, staff, and facilities in collaboration with Director of Faith Outreach
• Coordinate memorial services with long-term care staff, as directed by facility
• Provide spiritual care and support for bereaved family members upon request
• Maintain Hospice bereavement family caseload as requested
• Complete initial bereavement assignment for patient families served as requested
• Develop appropriate bereavement plan of care and update quarterly as requested
• Participate in the planning and facilitating of grief support groups/presentations, as needed, in the community in collaboration with Grief Support Specialist
• Assist with the annual memorial service with Grief Services Director
• Facilitate (if trained) Walking the Mourner’s Path program and Limit of Our Sight
• Rotate chaplain on call responsibilities, minimum 2x a year or as requested/needed
• Collaborate with on-call weekend social worker and nurse regarding patient family needs
• Attend funeral/receiving scheduled on weekends when on-call
• Serve as a resource to community clergy and religious caregivers about Hospice, death, dying, and grief issues
• Provide education and consultation to community clergy and groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patient and caregivers experiencing illness and loss
• Support community clergy/congregations through the process of caring for the hospice patient/family
• Participate in volunteer/staff orientation/training, as requested
• Assist with training volunteer chaplains, as needed
• Complete all Relias trainings and attend additional mandatory trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent graduate degree that includes theological studies from an accredited seminary or divinity school
• Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed or equivalent clinical training and experience
• Endorsed by and in good standing with the denomination of ordination

Experience

• Minimum two years of experience working with individuals, groups and families in crisis, preferably dealing with issues involved in death, dying, and grief

Licensures & Certifications

• Certified or progressing toward certification by a cognate group recognized by the Coalition on Ministry in Specialized Setting (COMISS)

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care