Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

Bgcarenav; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bgcarenav is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and caregivers within Barbourville, Pikeville, Hazard regional offices and other BCN service locations. The role includes spiritual assessments, counseling, and coordination with community resources as part of the interdisciplinary team.

The candidate will hold an accredited seminary degree (MDiv or equivalent), be ordained, complete 2 CPE units, and understand death, bereavement, and diverse

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary with a Master of Divinity or comparable master’s-level degree that meets eligibility requirements for certification by a professional chaplaincy organization (APC/NAJC/NACC).
• Ordination or equivalent endorsement and in good standing with the individual’s faith group.
• Completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Knowledge of the processes of death, dying, and bereavement.
• Understanding of the spiritual needs and concerns of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Knowledge of diverse faith traditions and the ability to provide care to individuals and families from varied spiritual and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary healthcare team dynamics, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong public speaking skills and effective community organization abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, insured.

Skills

Public speaking

Community organization

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality

Bereavement knowledge

Diversity of faiths

Spiritual care

Judgment/discretion

Education

Master of Divinity

Ordination

CPE (2 units)

Job description

Bgcarenav is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and caregivers within Barbourville, Pikeville, Hazard regional offices and other BCN service locations. The role includes spiritual assessments, counseling, and coordination with community resources as part of the interdisciplinary team.

The candidate will hold an accredited seminary degree (MDiv or equivalent), be ordained, complete 2 CPE units, and understand death, bereavement, and diverse