CHAPLAIN

Livingston Manor Inc; Splendora (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flexible Scheduling

Mileage Reimbursement

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Livingston Manor Inc. is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and caregivers in a Home Health and Hospice setting. You will address spiritual, religious, and existential concerns within an interdisciplinary team, supporting end-of-life care and bereavement.

Responsibilities include assessments, counseling, community outreach, and memorial services. Travel to patient homes is required; a Texas driver’s license and reliable transport are necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Counseling, or a related field.
• Master's degree in divinity or theology preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of pastoral, ministry, chaplaincy, counseling, or spiritual care experience.
• Two years or more of Hospice, Home Health, Hospital, Long-Term Care, Nursing Home, or Healthcare Chaplain experience.
• Experience with terminally ill patients and families; bereavement knowledge.
• Experience with diverse faith traditions and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments of patients and families.
• Provide spiritual counseling and emotional support based on patient preferences and beliefs.
• Assist with spiritual, religious, and end-of-life concerns.
• Facilitate prayer, scripture readings, sacraments, memorial services upon request.
• Offer support during crisis, grief, loss, and transition.
• Maintain timely documentation of spiritual care visits and care plans.

Skills

Spiritual counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independence

Documentation

Cultural sensitivity

End-of-life care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theology/Divinity

Master's Degree in Divinity/Theology

Job description

Position Summary

Our Home Health and Hospice Agency is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers. The Chaplain serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and assists patients in addressing spiritual, religious, emotional, and existential concerns during illness, end-of-life care, and bereavement.

The Chaplain will respect diverse religious traditions, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds while providing spiritual care that enhances the quality of life for patients and their loved ones.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Spiritual Care Services

• Conduct spiritual assessments of patients and families.
• Provide spiritual counseling and emotional support based on patient preferences and beliefs.
• Assist patients and families in addressing spiritual, religious, and end-of-life concerns.
• Facilitate prayer, scripture readings, sacraments, memorial services, and other religious practices when requested.
• Offer support during times of crisis, grief, loss, and transition.
• Provide comfort and encouragement to patients facing serious illness or end-of-life issues.

Interdisciplinary Team Participation

• Participate as a member of the Home Health and Hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other team members to address patient needs.
• Contribute spiritual care information to patient care plans.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

Family and Bereavement Support

• Provide counseling and spiritual guidance to family members and caregivers.
• Assist families with grief and bereavement support.
• Participate in memorial services and bereavement programs as appropriate.
• Support families before, during, and after the patient's passing.

Community Outreach

• Establish relationships with local clergy, churches, faith-based organizations, and community resources.
• Coordinate spiritual support services with community religious leaders when requested by patients or families.
• Serve as a resource regarding spiritual care and end-of-life issues.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual care visits.
• Complete required assessments, care plans, and progress notes.
• Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, state regulations, and agency policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Education Requirements

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Counseling, or a related field.

Preferred

Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theology, Master of Pastoral Ministry, or equivalent graduate theological degree.

Experience Requirements

Required

Minimum one (1) year of pastoral, ministry, chaplaincy, counseling, or spiritual care experience.

Preferred

Two (2) years or more of Hospice, Home Health, Hospital, Long-Term Care, Nursing Home, or Healthcare Chaplain experience.

• Experience working with terminally ill patients and their families.
• Knowledge of grief counseling and bereavement support.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse faith traditions and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Strong spiritual counseling and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Respect for all faith traditions and belief systems.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles.

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred

• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplain (if applicable)
• Ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement, or ministerial credentials from a recognized faith organization

Required

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the service area to patient homes, facilities, and hospitals.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to provide services in various patient care settings.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Scheduling
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits (if eligible)
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing compassionate care to all patients regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or other protected classifications.

Indeed / ZipRecruiter Job Summary

• Chaplain – Home Health & Hospice
• We are seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual care, emotional support, and grief counseling to patients and families receiving Home Health and Hospice services. The Chaplain will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support patients through illness, end-of-life care, and bereavement.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience: Ministry, Chaplaincy, Pastoral Care, Hospice, Hospital, or Healthcare experience preferred.
• License: Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
• Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN.

Join our mission of providing compassionate physical, emotional, and spiritual care to patients and families throughout our community.