Field Chaplain - Hospice

HSP_03 Halifax Hospice Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Hospice Inc. is seeking a Day (USA) Field Chaplain to provide spiritual care as part of the terminally ill hospice team. You will assess spiritual needs, participate in the interdisciplinary care plan, and support patients and families on their spiritual journeys.

The role requires an M.Div., membership in the College of Chaplains, and a CPE unit, with preference for hospice/healthcare experience. On-call rotation is included as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) required.
• Member of the College of Chaplains.
• One basic unit of completed CPE required.
• Sanctioned by a recognized religious organization.
• Previous Hospice or health care setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document spiritual care assessments.
• Provide spiritual support and services to the patient/caregiver.
• Facilitate contact with community spiritual support.
• Assess bereavement needs.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Serve as a Resource to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in education of the community regarding Hospice care.
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned Spiritual Care Volunteers.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-awareness

Professional boundaries

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Member of the College of Chaplains

CPE basic unit

Job description

Day (United States of America) Field Chaplain - Hospice

The Field Chaplain will be responsible for the spiritual care assessment and participate in the development of the interdisciplinary plan of care for the terminally ill hospice patients and their families, as assigned. The Chaplain will ensure the best spiritual outcomes as the patient desires or requests.

• Masters of Divinity, M.Div., required
• Member of the College of Chaplains
• One basic unit of completed CPE required
• Sanctioned by a recognized religious organization
• Previous experience in Hospice or a health care setting preferred
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, self-awareness and boundaries which are modeled for others
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record; personal car in good working order

• Provide and document spiritual care assessments
• Provide spiritual support and services to the patient/caregiver
• Facilitate contact with community spiritual support
• Assess bereavement needs
• Provide crisis intervention
• Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in education of the community regarding Hospice care
• Provides direction and supervision to assigned Spiritual Care Volunteers

On-call rotation

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.