Flex Chaplain II

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Hazard (KY); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bluegrass Care Navigators in Kentucky is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and caregivers, conducting assessments and counseling within the hospice philosophy. You will work with the interdisciplinary team to support holistic patient care.

Qualifications include Master of Divinity, ordination, two CPE units, sensitivity to diverse faith traditions, and strong communication.

Formación

• Master of Divinity or comparable master’s-level degree meeting certification eligibility.
• Ordination or equivalent endorsement in good standing with faith group.
• Completion of two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Knowledge of death, dying, and bereavement processes.
• Understanding of spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and families.
• Knowledge of diverse faith traditions and ability to care for varied backgrounds.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary healthcare team dynamics and feedback.
• Strong public speaking and community organization abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be a licensed driver with a functioning, insured vehicle.

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Compassionate care

Confidentiality

Educación

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) – 2 units

Descripción del empleo

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, occasional on-call rotation

Location

Barbourville, Pikeville and the Hazard regional offices, but may also include any other locations that BCN serves.

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

• 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.

IND123

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.