Hospice Chaplain

Advocate Health Care; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a licensed Spiritual Care Provider to join the Union Hospice team in Monroe, NC. The role focuses on assessing spiritual needs, delivering compassionate support, and coordinating with families to honor patient faith preferences.

The candidate will implement spiritual care plans with the hospice team, facilitate conversations on goals of care, and engage with diverse communities while meeting certification and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Theology or Divinity or Religious Studies.
• At least two (2) ACPE CPE units; NACC units may be considered.
• 5 units preferred; ongoing endorsement by the appropriate religious authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessment of patient’s spiritual resources and preferences.
• Offer spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Deliver pastoral counseling, sacraments, and support aligned with patient faith.
• Develop a spiritual care plan reflecting problems, interventions and outcomes.
• Implement plan with hospice interdisciplinary team per protocol.
• Serve as liaison with patient’s local faith community.
• Facilitate end-of-life discussions including goals of care and legacy work.
• Collaborate with hospice team for crisis referrals and QA/CQI processes.
• Aim to achieve agency and department goals.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Excellent communication

Cultural sensitivity

Compassion for dying and grieving

Education

Master's Degree in Theology

ACPE CPE training (2 units)

ACPE/NACC endorsement

Continued endorsement by church/religious institute

Job description

Department: 39129 Atrium Health Hospice Union - Patient and Family Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, on-call weekend rotation (phone support). Occasional overtime opportunities.

4 units of CPE strongly preferred

1yr experience as a spiritual care provider preferred

Notary Public within first 6 months of hire may be required

Must be comfortable encountering variable home environments, including pets. PPE use may be required.

Serving Monroe and surrounding counties.

Position will require travel to patient homes, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient hospice units.

Full IRS mileage reimbursement

Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities

• Provides initial assessment of existing spiritual resources and preferences of patient.
• Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families.
• In conformance with the patient's faith and expressed desire, pastoral care services of counseling, sacraments, and support will be available.
• Responsible for development of a spiritual plan of care reflecting problems, interventions, and outcome goals.
• Implements the plan of care in conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team and according to hospice specific protocols and measures.
• Serves as liaison for the hospice patient and their local faith community.
• Facilitates conversations specific to end-of-life planning including goals of care, funeral arrangements, and legacy work.
• Collaborates with hospice interdisciplinary team with referrals of patients who are in crisis situations.
• Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice.
• Responsible for achievement of agency, department and personal goals and objectives.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required

• A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education/Experience Required

• Master's Degree in Theology, or Master's Degree in Divinity, or Master's Degree in Religious Studies.
• At least Two (2) units of CPE, accredited by ACPE; NACC units may be considered.
• 5 units preferred.
• In good standing with continued endorsement by the appropriate authority of his/her church or religious institute.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• A strong background in functional theology and the ability to apply this in a pastoral manner to individuals and families.
• Excellent communication skills with knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Ability to identify client's needs with consideration to cultural, ethnic, religious, economic, and other diverse backgrounds; Experience and compassion in ministering to persons who are dying and their grieving families.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc);

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? Its offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care