Compassionate Hospice Chaplain - Spiritual Care Lead

Haven Home Health + Hospice; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Home Health + Hospice in Norman, OK, seeks a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families and to serve as a liaison between the hospice team and diverse faith communities. You will collaborate with staff to address spiritual needs and participate in weekly IDT meetings.

The role requires formal training in spiritual care, ordination or credentialing, and experience in counseling related to death and dying. Travel to patient homes is expected.

Qualifications

• Formal training in spiritual care through an accredited seminary, school of theology, or an accepted religious organization.
• Ordained or credentialed within a recognized religious organization.
• Preferred: minimum of one year of experience counseling death and dying.
• Strong active listening and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes, which may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual support to patients, families, and staff.
• Conduct hospice information and enrollment visits as needed.
• Assess patients and families for spiritual needs within six days of admission.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) care plan within five days of admission.
• Coordinate spiritual care to align with patients’ and families’ beliefs and concerns.
• Communicate with and engage patients' clergy upon request.
• Invite patient-designated religious representatives to IDT meetings.
• Act as a liaison between the hospice team and the patient’s faith community.
• Participate in weekly IDT meetings, assessing and addressing spiritual needs.
• Visit patients and families as directed by the IDT.
• Maintain accurate records of visits, ensuring documentation is submitted within 24 hours (or the next working day).
• Serve as a spiritual resource for staff and volunteers.
• Provide after-hours spiritual support when requested.
• Conduct or coordinate religious rites, including baptisms, weddings, and funerals, as requested.
• Assist with ongoing hospice staff education on spiritual care.
• Follow agency protocols for external speaking engagements and professional affiliations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Travel to homes

Driver's license

Education

Formal seminary training

Ordained or credentialed

Job description

Haven Home Health + Hospice in Norman, OK, seeks a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families and to serve as a liaison between the hospice team and diverse faith communities. You will collaborate with staff to address spiritual needs and participate in weekly IDT meetings.

The role requires formal training in spiritual care, ordination or credentialing, and experience in counseling related to death and dying. Travel to patient homes is expected.