Chaplain - Full Time CPE Required

Circle of Life; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice seeks a Chaplain who will work a Monday-Friday schedule with rotating on-call coverage after hours to support patients and families.

The chaplain collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, assesses spiritual needs, coordinates services, and offers bereavement support and funeral planning.

A Master’s degree and clinical pastoral education, plus healthcare chaplaincy experience and strong English communication, are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 unit of CPE with expectation of completing 4 units within 2 years.
• 5 years related experience and/or training; prior healthcare chaplaincy experience required.
• Exceptional listening skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English, face to face and by phone.
• Valid driver's license and personal auto insurance.
• TB test with satisfactory results.

Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual needs of hospice patients and families.
• Coordinate spiritual services with staff, local religious organizations or community clergy.
• Provide bereavement support and assist with funeral planning.
• Offer public speaking/training on end-of-life issues, hospice care, etc.

Skills

Exceptional listening skills

English language proficiency

Public speaking

Education

Master's Degree in Theology/Ministry/Religious Studies

4 units CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Job description

The Chaplain will work a weekday Monday-Friday schedule with rotating on call coverage for after hour needs.

General Description

The chaplain is an integral part of the hospice interdisciplinary team and is responsible for assessing the spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family. The chaplain must be prepared to care for patients of diverse cultures and/ or religious backgrounds. Understanding that spiritual services must be delivered in a manner that is consistent with patient/family beliefs and desire for service. Chaplain coordinates spiritual services offered through the hospice staff, local religious organizations or community clergy. Provides funeral services when requested, and assists family with this planning. Provides bereavement support. Assists with public speaking/training concerning spiritual issues, end of life concerns, hospice care, etc. for other health care providers.

Requirements

Must have 1 unit of CPE with expectation of completing 4 untils within 2 years. Must have 5 years related experience and/or training; prior healthcare chaplaincy experience required. Exceptional listening skills. Knowledge of death, dying and bereavement preferred, as well as experience with end of life issues and hospice services. Able to work with individuals as well as a commitment to organizational goals; knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; time management. Must be able to read, write and communicate face to face and by phone effectively in English. Requires computer skills. Prior experience using electronic health systems preferred. Valid driver's license, personal auto and current auto liability insurance. Satisfactory results from current TB test.

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited institution preferred. At least 4 units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) required to complete if not already acquired.