Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver

PruittHealth; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth Hospice Wilkes in North Wilkesboro, NC seeks a Chaplain to plan and coordinate spiritual services for patients and families within the hospice program. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support spiritual needs and participate in care planning, on-call chaplaincy, and community liaison activities.

Requirements include a Master’s degree from an accredited theological school, 1–4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and appropriate endorsement or ordination.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theology or equivalent.
• Clinical Pastoral Education units completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate spiritual services for patients and families.
• Interact with patients, families, and staff in a respectful, confidential manner.
• Provide grief and bereavement counseling to families.
• Work within an Interdisciplinary Group to address spiritual needs and care plans.
• Participate in on-call chaplaincy coverage and community liaison work.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Time management

Confidentiality

Criminal background check

Education

Master’s degree from accredited theological school/seminary

1-4 units Clinical Pastoral Education

Tools

Word processing

Job description

PruittHealth Hospice Wilkes in North Wilkesboro, NC seeks a Chaplain to plan and coordinate spiritual services for patients and families within the hospice program. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support spiritual needs and participate in care planning, on-call chaplaincy, and community liaison activities.

Requirements include a Master’s degree from an accredited theological school, 1–4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and appropriate endorsement or ordination.