Chaplain - Home Care and Hospice

Reliant at Home; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Reliant at Home in Lufkin, TX is seeking a PRN Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families, aligned with their faith preferences, and to participate in IDG meetings.

The role requires seminary education and ordination, at least one year of spiritual care experience, and ability to coordinate on-call spiritual support, memorial services, and community referrals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology.
• Ordination or endorsement by a recognized religious denomination.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a spiritual care role, preferably in hospice or healthcare.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for inclusive spiritual care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients and families in alignment with their personal faith or spiritual preferences.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to assess and report on patients' spiritual needs and care plans.
• Collaborate with clergy, lay leaders, and community organizations to foster understanding of the spiritual aspects of end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of spiritual visits and services provided.
• Make contact with community clergy or religious leaders as appropriate to support patients' wishes.
• Lead or assist with memorial services, funerals, and other spiritual rituals as needed.
• Develop and maintain a resource network of clergy or spiritual care providers for referrals and delegated services.
• Coordinate on-call availability for spiritual support.
• Participate in and provide educational opportunities for staff and community clergy related to spiritual care and hospice philosophy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Nonjudgmental care

Inclusive spiritual care

Education

Seminary/school of theology

Ordination or denomination endorsement

Job description

Job Description Reliant at Home is seeking a PRN Hospice Chaplain in Lufkin, TX!

Reliant at Home is a multi-site Home Health, Hospice, Caregivers, and Rehab company with 14 locations in Texas – including five Hospice locations (Fort Worth, Plano, Teague, The Woodlands, and San Antonio). The Reliant at Home Bluebird Promise is our commitment to live up to our higher calling by fulfilling our Values, Culture Priorities, and Service Pledge. Care is our higher calling. We believe care is more than the service we provide to patients who need help at home. It also means caring for our Reliant at Home family, the families and loved ones of the patients we serve, our referral partners and providers, and our local communities. Serving others is what we were meant to do.

• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients and families in alignment with their personal faith or spiritual preferences.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to assess and report on patients' spiritual needs and care plans.
• Collaborate with clergy, lay leaders, and community organizations to foster understanding of the spiritual aspects of end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of spiritual visits and services provided.
• Make contact with community clergy or religious leaders as appropriate to support patients' wishes.
• Lead or assist with memorial services, funerals, and other spiritual rituals as needed.
• Develop and maintain a resource network of clergy or spiritual care providers for referrals and delegated services.
• Coordinate on-call availability for spiritual support.
• Participate in and provide educational opportunities for staff and community clergy related to spiritual care and hospice philosophy.
• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (B.Ordination or endorsement by a recognized religious denomination or faith group.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a spiritual care role, preferably in hospice, healthcare, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide nonjudgmental, inclusive spiritual care.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (if travel is required for visits).

You want to be a part of the solution in caring for seniors that need quality people in their corner

You want to live out your calling and are more than happy to help

You want to give back to the local community by participating in service projects

Mileage reimbursement for work related travel

• ~ Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• ~ Health Savings Account available with company contribution
• ~ Generous paid holidays and vacation
• ~Company sponsored life insurance