Hospice Chaplain — Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators in Frankfort, Kentucky, seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support to patients and their families in accordance with hospice philosophy. This role emphasizes assessments, counseling, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications and understanding of diverse faith traditions, which will aid in meeting the spiritual needs of terminally ill patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or seminary.
• Completion of two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Knowledge of death, dying, and bereavement processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessments and counseling.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver compassionate support to patients and families.

Skills

Compassionate spiritual care

Public speaking

Community organization

Understanding of diverse faith traditions

Judgment and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theological studies

Master of Divinity or comparable master’s-level degree

Job description

Bluegrass Care Navigators in Frankfort, Kentucky, seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support to patients and their families in accordance with hospice philosophy. This role emphasizes assessments, counseling, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications and understanding of diverse faith traditions, which will aid in meeting the spiritual needs of terminally ill patients.