Chaplain

Addus HomeCare; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Hospice Certification bonus

Merit-based raises

Job summary

Ambercare Hospice in Las Cruces, NM seeks a compassionate Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide spiritual care, bereavement support, and compassionate presence to patients and families at end of life.

You'll collaborate with clinicians to address spiritual and emotional needs, participate in care planning, and offer guidance that honors diverse faiths and beliefs. The role offers meaningful patient connections and opportunities for professional growth within Addus

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology; ordination or commission preferred.
• Hospice experience and bereavement counseling experience are advantageous.
• Comfortable in an interfaith setting and able to respect diverse beliefs and lifestyles.
• Valid drivers license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Performs spiritual care and bereavement assessments for patients and families.
• Provides direct spiritual care and counseling to patients and caregivers.
• Documents services accurately in the plan of care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Supports on-call coverage and supervises volunteers when assigned.

Skills

Spiritual care

Bereavement counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Interfaith sensitivity

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology

Job description

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain to join our team in Las Cruces NM In this meaningful role you will provide spiritual care emotional support and compassionate presence to patients and families during some of lifes most significant moments Working as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team you will help address spiritual and emotional needs promote comfort and dignity and offer guidance that supports patients and loved ones throughout their end of life journey Join a team that values personalized care professional growth and the opportunity to build lasting connections with patients families and the community we serve Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico with over 20 years of trusted service As part of the Addus HomeCare family we serve thousands of patients across the regioncombining heart professionalism and the highest standards of care

Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice

• Monday Friday Daytime schedule with autonomy to manage and coordinate patient visits throughout the day
• Competitive pay PLUS mileage
• High Need High Impact Hospice Chaplains play a vital role on the interdisciplinary care team providing spiritual guidance emotional support and compassionate presence that enhance comfort dignity and quality of life for patients and their loved ones
• Career Growth Opportunities We are committed to supporting the professional development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities mentorship and the opportunity to expand skills in hospice and palliative care
• Meaningful Patient Connections Build lasting relationships with patients and families while offering support during some of lifes most meaningful and important moments
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire including medical dental and vision coverage A 401k with company match generous paid time off tuition reimbursement and a Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase Plus earn merit based raises based on your performance

What Youll Do

• Performs spiritual bereavement assessments of patients and familiescaregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensure that identified needs are addressed in the patients plan of care
• Provides direct spiritual care and bereavement counseling to patients and familiescaregivers
• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients families referral sources co workers and other customers
• Assists team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Attends group meetings to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement
• Provides consultation education and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care and bereavement counseling
• Participates in Continuous Care and on call if necessary
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients familiescaregivers as needed
• Assumes responsibility in directing the development and implementation of the bereavement plan of care and the frequency of service delivery; make available bereavement services for up to one year following the death of the patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology andor a certificate of ordination or commission from a religious faith group; completion of Clinical Pastoral Education CPE preferred
• Previous hospice experience working with death and dying strongly preferred
• Comfortable in an interfaith setting and able to accept different lifestyles cultures beliefs and values
• Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is requiredACHOS