Chaplain - Full Time CPE Required

Circle of Life Hospice; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR seeks a Chaplain to join the interdisciplinary team on a Monday–Friday schedule with rotating after-hours on-call coverage. The chaplain will assess spiritual needs, support diverse beliefs, and coordinate services with local religious organizations and hospital chaplains to ensure compassionate care.

Education requirements include a Master’s degree and four CPE units; candidates should have healthcare chaplaincy experience, excellent listening and

Qualifications

• Must have healthcare chaplaincy experience or related training.
• Must have 5 years related experience and/or training; prior healthcare chaplaincy experience required.
• Master's degree preferred; 4 units of CPE required if not already acquired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active listening

Time management

English communication

Education

Master's Degree in Theology/Divinity

CPE: 4 units

1 unit CPE with plan to complete 4 units

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.