Chaplain I

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators seeks a Hospice Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and caregivers within the hospice philosophy. The chaplain conducts spiritual assessments, counseling, and guidance directly or via coordination with community resources, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The role supports holistic patient care and adheres to organizational policies and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Chaplain I requires a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in theological studies or equivalent.
• Chaplain II requires a Master of Divinity and eligibility for professional chaplain certification.
• Ordination or endorsement in good standing is required.
• Completion of two CPE units.
• Knowledge of death, dying, and bereavement processes.
• Ability to provide care across diverse faith traditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual care and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Conduct spiritual assessments, counseling, and guidance.
• Coordinate with community spiritual resources as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to licensure and organizational policies.

Skills

Public speaking

Community organization

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality/ discretion

Judgment and discretion

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theological studies

Master of Divinity (or equivalent)

Ordination or equivalent endorsement

Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

As a Bluegrass Care Navigators' Hospice Team member, you will be a part of a team providing care and support to patients and their families who no longer receive treatments to cure their terminal illness but instead choose care to improve their comfort and quality of life.

Our service allows our team members to focus on one patient at a time providing care where the patient calls home.

While this often is a house or apartment, we also provide care at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.

If a patient's care needs are too complicated for home care or require a higher level of attention from nurses and other experts, we can provide care at one of our Hospice Care Centers.

At Bluegrass Care Navigators we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Coverage Areas: Knox, Bell, and Harlan Counties

Position Summary

The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for providing compassionate spiritual care and support to patients, families, and caregivers in accordance with hospice philosophy. This role delivers spiritual assessments, counseling, and guidance directly or through coordination with community spiritual resources, while collaborating as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Chaplain contributes to holistic patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with organizational policies and licensure requirements.

Position Qualifications

• Chaplain I: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with a concentration in theological studies or equivalent; or
• Chaplain II: Graduate of an accredited seminary with a Master of Divinity or comparable master's-level degree that meets eligibility requirements for certification by a professional chaplaincy organization (e.g., Association of Professional Chaplains [APC], National Association of Jewish Chaplains [NAJC], or National Association of Catholic Chaplains [NACC])
• Ordination or equivalent endorsement and in good standing with the individual's faith group.
• Completion of two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Knowledge of the processes of death, dying, and bereavement.
• Understanding of the spiritual needs and concerns of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Knowledge of diverse faith traditions and the ability to provide care to individuals and families from varied spiritual and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary healthcare team dynamics, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong public speaking skills and effective community organization abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.