Hospice Chaplain

Gentiva Hospice; Bronaugh (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Gentiva Hospice as a Full Time Hospice Chaplain, where you will provide compassionate spiritual care and support to hospice patients and their families. The role involves developing care plans, direct spiritual services, and liaising with community spiritual leaders. Comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and competitive pay are offered to enhance your work experience.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching contributions

Free Continuing Education Units

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Must meet educational qualifications as per state regulations.
• Two years of experience in spiritual care ministry is required.
• One year of clinical pastoral education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual support and counsel to patients and their families.
• Develop interdisciplinary care plans.
• Train and educate staff and community members on spiritual care.

Skills

Spiritual Support

Counseling

Communication

Education

BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology

Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, theology, or divinity

Job description

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Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

As a Full Time Hospice Chaplain, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources including:
• A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
• Telemedicine Program
• Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
• A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program that includes:
• Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
• Online classes with flexible start dates
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
  

As a Hospice Chaplain, You Will

• You will report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director.
• You will be responsible for the spiritual services provided to hospice patients and families.
• Participate in developing the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Visit patients/families identified as appropriate for spiritual care services and provides direct spiritual support, counsel, prayer, and ministry as appropriate.
• Assist members of the interdisciplinary team in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient/family response to dying.
• Serve as liaison and resource for community spiritual leaders in dealing with hospice patient/family.
• Assist members of the interdisciplinary team in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient/family response to dying.
• Assist in training and education in spiritual care for hospice staff, volunteers, local clergy, nursing home staff, and the community.
  
  

About You

The candidate must meet ONE of the following requirements:

• BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology from a college or university and/or as required by state-specific regulations.
• A Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, theology or divinity from a college or university and/or as required by state-specific regulations. (Preferred.)
• A minimum of one unit of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)-accredited CPE.
• Note a degree received from an accredited college/university is preferred. If the degree is received from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.
  
  

Additional Experience

• Two years of active work in spiritual care ministry/ program, one unit of pastoral education (per state requirements, if indicated), and demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community spiritual leaders of various denominations/beliefs is required.
• Three years of active work in hospice spiritual care support and one year of clinical pastoral education is preferred.
  
  

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
  
  

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace
  
  

Location: Gentiva Hospice

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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