Hospice Chaplain: End-of-Life Spiritual Care Leader

Atrium Health; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Education assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Hospice Cabarrus is seeking a qualified chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families in Kannapolis and surrounding areas. The role includes assessment, counseling, and end-of-life planning within a hospice team, with travel to patient homes and facilities as needed.

Requires a Master’s degree in Theology/Divinity/Religious Studies, ACPE CPE units, and endorsement by a religious authority. Competitive benefits and 40-hour work week offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology/Divinity/Religious Studies required or equivalent.
• Two ACPE units of CPE; NACC units may be considered; five units preferred.
• Continued endorsement by the individual’s church or religious institute is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessment of patient spiritual resources and preferences.
• Provide spiritual care, counseling, sacraments, and support to patients and families as aligned with faith.
• Develop and implement a spiritual plan of care with the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Serve as liaison for the hospice patient and local faith community.
• Facilitate end-of-life planning discussions including goals of care, funeral arrangements, and legacy work.
• Collaborate with hospice team on crisis referrals and QA/CQI processes.
• Strive to meet agency, department and personal goals.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's Degree in Theology/Divinity/Religious Studies

ACPE CPE units (2+)

Endorsement by religious authority

Job description

Atrium Health Hospice Cabarrus is seeking a qualified chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families in Kannapolis and surrounding areas. The role includes assessment, counseling, and end-of-life planning within a hospice team, with travel to patient homes and facilities as needed.

Requires a Master’s degree in Theology/Divinity/Religious Studies, ACPE CPE units, and endorsement by a religious authority. Competitive benefits and 40-hour work week offered.