Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

Peoples Hospice and Palliative Care; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

PTO program

6 paid holidays

Relax & Recharge Day

Job summary

Peoples Health Services in Florida seeks a Chaplain to provide a ministry of pastoral care and spiritual counseling to patients, families, and staff in hospice.

The role requires completing theological coursework or two years of pastoral ministry, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and demonstrated pastoral assessment skills. Travel within the service area is expected, with on-site work in hospice settings.

Qualifications

• Completed a curriculum of theological classes, and/or completed a minimum of two years of pastoral ministry, in church or institution.
• Valid driver's license and ability to commute within service territory.
• Demonstrated skills in pastoral assessment.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and long-term assessment of the spiritual situation and needs of the patient/family/caregiver.
• On referral and at the chaplain's initiative, provide pastoral care.
• For persons of other faith perspectives who wish ministry from within their faith, identify and make referrals to appropriate and available clergy or religious leaders in the community.
• Provide support to hospice staff.
• Coordinate patient care with other members of interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in IDT meetings.
• Participate in the assessment, education, and resolution of medical ethical issues in the hospice.
• Develop the pastoral component in the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Pastoral care

Pastoral assessment

Community outreach

Education

Theology courses

Pastoral ministry training

Job description

Peoples Health Services in Florida seeks a Chaplain to provide a ministry of pastoral care and spiritual counseling to patients, families, and staff in hospice.

The role requires completing theological coursework or two years of pastoral ministry, a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and demonstrated pastoral assessment skills. Travel within the service area is expected, with on-site work in hospice settings.