Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator

Deercreekseniorliving; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Beacon Hospice seeks a full-time Hospice Chaplain to join our Clarksville, TN team. The Spiritual Caregiver will provide compassionate spiritual support to patients and families from diverse backgrounds, working within an interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.

The role requires ordination with endorsed ministry, Masters of Divinity or equivalent, and clinical pastoral education, plus hospice experience and reliable transportation to multiple patient residences daily.

Qualifications

• Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person with certified training in pastoral care.
• Professional experience in a religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of formalized education.
• One year of hospice experience preferred.
• Comfort working in an interfaith setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver spiritual care to patients and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with the hospice team to address emotional and spiritual needs, and document care encounters in the intake/assessment form and progress notes in the patient chart.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures; seek guidance when uncertainty arises.
• Establish and maintain an effective visit route to patients within the assigned geographic area.

Skills

Interfaith sensitivity

Education

Master of Divinity

Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Job Title

Hospice Chaplain Job Location: Clarksville, TN Job Type: Full-Time We are looking for a Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator to join our Hospice team. Come make a difference in the Clarksville area and surrounding communities! At Beacon Hospice, our employees enjoy:

• Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients.
• To be valued and respected by patients and their families.
• A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance.
• Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

Position Overview

The Spiritual Caregiver is responsible for providing compassionate spiritual support to patients and families from all backgrounds. This position will walk alongside individuals in their unique journeys, offering resources and comfort tailored to their beliefs. This role is part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care. A few position highlights include: Deliver spiritual care to patients and families of all faiths and backgrounds, demonstrating cultural and spiritual humility. Collaborate with the hospice team to address emotional and spiritual needs, and document care encounters efficiently on the intake/assessment form and completes progress notes in the patient\'s chart following each contact. Understand and adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and processes (administrative, personnel, clinical, etc.). Seek guidance and clarification when uncertainty/confusion arises. Establish and maintain an effective and efficient visit route.

The Must Haves

• Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person with certified training in pastoral care.
• Professional experience in a religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of formalized education.
• Masters of Divinity and or Clinical Pastoral Education
• One (1) year of experience in a hospice setting or with death and dying.
• Comfort working in an interfaith setting.
• Current driver\'s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

Full-Time Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

At Beacon, we shine as a trusted guide for Tennessee families seeking healing and comfort at home. Just as a beacon provides light and direction, our caregivers bring clarity, encouragement, and skilled expertise to patients recovering from illness, surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life\u2019s final chapters with dignity. Rooted in Tennessee\u2019s values of resilience, family, and community, we deliver more than care — we deliver life-changing service that helps patients regain independence, find strength, and experience peace where they feel most secure: at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.