Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver

Optum; Hattiesburg (MS); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families in our Hospice program. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to support emotional and spiritual needs and honor diverse beliefs.

Responsibilities include facilitating spiritual conversations, connecting patients with resources, and collaborating with community leaders. At least 2 years in healthcare pastoral care required; CPE credits preferred; valid driver's license may be needed.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ units of CPE or Bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
• Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant’s spiritual/faith tradition.
• Documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class, and mental/emotional status.
• Demonstrate ability for patient/c caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, and refraining from sharing one’s own beliefs unless asked to do so.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person’s belief system and refer to community leaders when necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to work with the Interdisciplinary Team and contribute to IDG meetings.
• Provide spiritual and emotional care to Hospice staff when requested.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Independent judgement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology or related discipline

4+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education (preferred)

Master’s degree in theology or related discipline (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families in our Hospice program. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to support emotional and spiritual needs and honor diverse beliefs.

Responsibilities include facilitating spiritual conversations, connecting patients with resources, and collaborating with community leaders. At least 2 years in healthcare pastoral care required; CPE credits preferred; valid driver's license may be needed.