Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver

UnitedHealth Group; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver to provide spiritual care to hospice patients and families in Wayne, PA. The role supports diverse belief systems and participates in interdisciplinary team discussions to address emotional and spiritual needs.

Responsibilities include guiding spiritual conversations, connecting patients with resources, and supporting hospice staff. A healthcare setting background and valid endorsement are required; driving is needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education 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.

Responsibilities

• 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/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Chaplain to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing one's own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person's belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary
• Demonstrate ability to work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team and provide insight in the IDG meeting concerning the patient/caregiver's emotional and spiritual needs
• Provide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice Staff when requested

Skills

Pastoral experience

Endorsement documentation

Driver's license

Education

2+ Clinical Pastoral Education units

Master's degree in theology/divinity/etc.

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver to provide spiritual care to hospice patients and families in Wayne, PA. The role supports diverse belief systems and participates in interdisciplinary team discussions to address emotional and spiritual needs.

Responsibilities include guiding spiritual conversations, connecting patients with resources, and supporting hospice staff. A healthcare setting background and valid endorsement are required; driving is needed.