Hospice Chaplain - Part-Time Spiritual Care

Amedisys; Portland (ME); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys in Portland, ME is seeking a part-time Hospice Chaplain (24 hours per week) to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and caregivers, coordinating with the team as needed.

The role emphasizes interfaith counseling, sacraments when invited, and collaboration with clergy from patients' faith traditions, with duties including documentation and participation in care planning.

Qualifikationen

• Ordained or endorsed minister preferred or trained in pastoral care.
• 1+ year experience in healthcare or end-of-life care.

Aufgaben

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and caregivers directly or by coordinating with other spiritual counselors.
• Document spiritual needs and resources in patient records.
• Offer direct spiritual counsel, prayer, and sacraments when invited.
• Interface with patients' religious leaders and communities as requested.
• Assist families with funeral planning and arrangements when appropriate.
• Participate in care planning and contribute to the care team.

Kenntnisse

Pastoral care

Interfaith sensitivity

Healthcare setting experience

Technology literacy

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Theology/Divinity

Jobbeschreibung

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys in Portland, ME is seeking a part-time Hospice Chaplain (24 hours per week) to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and caregivers, coordinating with the team as needed.

The role emphasizes interfaith counseling, sacraments when invited, and collaboration with clergy from patients' faith traditions, with duties including documentation and participation in care planning.