Compassionate Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Coordinator

Reliant at Home; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Company vehicles available for select

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Health Savings Account with company

Generous paid holidays and vacation

401k with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Job summary

Reliant at Home in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families, aligned with their faith. You will participate in IDG meetings and collaborate with clergy to address end-of-life care needs.

The role requires a seminary degree and ordination, with at least one year in spiritual care. You will document visits, coordinate on-call coverage, and support bereavement services as part of a compassionate, award-winning team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology with a B.D., M.Div., or equivalent.
• Ordination or endorsement by a recognized religious denomination.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a spiritual care role, preferably in hospice or healthcare.

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.
• Conduct bereavement follow-up and support services as assigned.
• 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 communication

Compassionate care

Nonjudgmental counseling

Education

Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (B.D., M.Div., or equivalent)

Job description

Reliant at Home in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families, aligned with their faith. You will participate in IDG meetings and collaborate with clergy to address end-of-life care needs.

The role requires a seminary degree and ordination, with at least one year in spiritual care. You will document visits, coordinate on-call coverage, and support bereavement services as part of a compassionate, award-winning team.