Hospice Chaplain

Haven Home Health & Hospice; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Home Health & Hospice seeks a Chaplain to provide direct spiritual support to patients, families and staff in a compassionate, non-denominational setting. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure holistic support at all stages of care.

The role involves coordinating religious rites, engaging with clergy, and participating in IDT meetings while traveling to patient homes as needed. Ordination and formal spiritual care training are required.

Qualifications

• Formal training in spiritual care from an accredited institution.
• Ordained or credentialed within a recognized religious organization.
• Strong listening and communication abilities.
• Comfort traveling to patients' homes and diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual support to patients, families, and staff.
• Conduct hospice information and enrollment visits as needed.
• Assess patients and families for spiritual needs within six days of admission.
• Coordinate spiritual care with IDT care plan within five days of admission.
• Engage patients' clergy upon request.
• Invite patient-designated religious representatives to IDT meetings.
• Act as liaison between hospice team and patients' faith community.
• Participate in weekly IDT meetings and address spiritual needs.
• Visit patients and families as directed by the IDT.
• Maintain visit records and submit documentation within 24 hours.
• Serve as spiritual resource for staff and volunteers.
• Provide after-hours spiritual support when requested.
• Conduct or coordinate religious rites (baptisms, weddings, funerals).
• Assist with ongoing hospice staff education on spiritual care.
• Follow agency protocols for external speaking engagements and affiliations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Travel to homes

Driver's license

Auto liability insurance

Education

Formal spiritual care training

Ordination or credentialing

Job description

Qualifications

• Formal training in spiritual care through an accredited seminary, school of theology, or an accepted religious organization.
• Ordained or credentialed within a recognized religious organization.
• Preferred: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in counseling related to death and dying.
• Strong active listening and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes, which may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual support to patients, families, and staff.
• Conduct hospice information and enrollment visits as needed.
• Assess patients and families for spiritual needs within six (6) days of admission.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) care plan within five (5) days of admission.
• Coordinate spiritual care to align with patients' and families beliefs and concerns.
• Communicate with and engage patients' clergy upon request.
• Invite patient-designated religious representatives to IDT meetings.
• Act as a liaison between the hospice team and the patients faith community.
• Participate in weekly IDT meetings, assessing and addressing spiritual needs.
• Visit patients and families as directed by the IDT.
• Maintain accurate records of visits, ensuring documentation is submitted within 24 hours (or the next working day).
• Serve as a spiritual resource for staff and volunteers.
• Provide after-hours spiritual support when requested.
• Conduct or coordinate religious rites, including baptisms, weddings, and funerals, as requested.
• Assist with ongoing hospice staff education on spiritual care.
• Follow agency protocols for external speaking engagements and professional affiliations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationship

• Reports to the Hospice Administrator or designated manager.

Functional Abilities

• Strong understanding of hospice philosophy and its principles of care.
• Ability to provide compassionate spiritual counseling in diverse hospice settings.
• Comfort working in a non-denominational or multi-denominational environment.
• Capability to offer spiritual support in an affirming and comforting manner.
• Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of various religious perspectives on death and dying.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, including computer work.
• Adequate hearing ability to assess situations and respond effectively.
• Light to moderate physical activity required.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.