Hospice Chaplain

UnitedHealth Group; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

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Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Heart of Hospice (LHC Group), seeks a Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver to provide spiritual care to hospice patients and families. Primary responsibilities include leading spiritual conversations, coordinating with the Interdisciplinary Team, and offering support to hospice staff.

A driver’s license and vehicle access are required. Required qualifications include graduate-level pastoral credentials or theology degree, and experience in health care pastoral care, with

Qualifications

• 2+ units of CPE or Bachelor's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
• Endorsement or acceptable language in accordance with the applicant's spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board.
• Documentation that demonstrates good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class, and mental/emotional status.
• Demonstrate ability to lead spiritual conversations with patients/caregivers and walk alongside them in their spiritual journey.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources and network with religious leaders to refer patients/caregivers.
• Demonstrate ability to work within the Interdisciplinary Team and contribute to IDG meetings regarding emotional and spiritual needs.
• Provide spiritual and emotional care to Hospice Staff when requested.

Job description

Explore opportunities with Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver, you will provide spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class, and mental/emotional status
• Demonstrate ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Chaplain to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing one's own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person's belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary
• Demonstrate ability to work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team and provide insight in the IDG meeting concerning the patient/caregiver's emotional and spiritual needs
• Provide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice Staff when requested

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience
• Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant's spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board
• Documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline
• Current CPR certification o ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 2+ years of Hospice experience
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement
• Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis
• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $48,240 to $72,360 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidatesare required topass a drug test before beginning employment.