Compassionate Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Support

Gentiva; Chadds Ford Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

The role involves conducting visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals on request; assessing spiritual needs and developing individualized care plans; and offering bereavement support to families during times of grief and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)
• A minimum of one ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit
• Degrees from accredited institutions preferred; AVPO approval required if degree is from a non-accredited college/university

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with beliefs and values.
• Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as requested by patient or family.
• Assist families during grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support spiritual needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Spiritual support

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Non-denominational care

Bereavement counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology/religion/human services/counseling/psychology/sociology

ACPE-accredited CPE (one unit)

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

The role involves conducting visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals on request; assessing spiritual needs and developing individualized care plans; and offering bereavement support to families during times of grief and