Hospice Chaplain - Flexible PRN Spiritual Care

Arkansas Hospice, Inc.; Monticello (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Hospice, Inc. seeks a Chaplain (PRN) to provide direct spiritual support and counseling aligned with patient and family beliefs in Monticello, AR.

The role involves collaborating with the care team, addressing bereavement needs, and supporting community outreach as appropriate. The chaplain will maintain confidentiality, participate in team meetings, and develop individualized spiritual care plans for patients and families facing terminal illness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral care ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families consistent with the patients’/families’ beliefs.
• Follows-up on patient/family spiritual and bereavement needs as indicated by the social worker psychosocial assessment or by chaplain’s assessment.
• Works with staff, clergy, and community groups to address spiritual concerns of patients/families dealing with terminal illness and loss.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to assess potential spiritual needs and report on services.
• Develops a spiritual plan of care based on an initial spiritual care assessment.
• Maintains confidentiality and documents visits with patients/families.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Communication

Time management

Education

Graduate of accredited seminary/school of theology

Job description

Arkansas Hospice, Inc. seeks a Chaplain (PRN) to provide direct spiritual support and counseling aligned with patient and family beliefs in Monticello, AR.

The role involves collaborating with the care team, addressing bereavement needs, and supporting community outreach as appropriate. The chaplain will maintain confidentiality, participate in team meetings, and develop individualized spiritual care plans for patients and families facing terminal illness.