Hospice Chaplain

Serenity Hospice Care; Upper Freehold Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to join their team in New Jersey. The role involves assessing the spiritual needs of patients, providing emotional and spiritual support, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. This entry-level position offers a competitive salary and benefits, aligning with Serenity Hospice’s mission of patient-centric care.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year supervised experience in a medical, educational, or religious setting preferred.
• Ability to provide inter-faith spiritual care.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients' spiritual needs and coordinate services.
• Provide spiritual counseling and emotional support.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competence

Emotional support

Teaching skills

Education

Completed at least one Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Overview

Serenity Hospice provides caring and compassionate hospice care services to patients and families throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to alleviate pain and symptoms; foster a state of calmness and harmony; and encourage an appreciation of family, friends, and life experiences.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Chaplain to join our team in Cape May/Atlantic County. The Chaplain will assess the spiritual and religious needs of patients and their families, arrange for spiritual and religious support, and support families in the bereavement process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients' spiritual needs, including coordination of services.
• Provide spiritual counseling and emotional support to patients and families.
• Participate in the development of the care plan.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with families and patients.
• Demonstrate commitment to Serenity Hospice’s philosophy, values, and mission.
• Handle emails, voicemails, and patient database charting.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least one Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervised experience in a medical, educational, or religious setting preferred.
• Ability to provide inter-faith spiritual care, demonstrating cultural and theological competence.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and teaching skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefits package including health, dental, matched 401(k), and PTO days.

Serenity Hospice Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care