Hospice Chaplain (PRN)

Brighton Hospice; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and their families. This role emphasizes exceptional care and a commitment to community health. You will work closely with a diverse population, reflecting the mission of the organization while ensuring timely services. Join a rapidly growing company that values work/life balance and offers competitive pay, along with a supportive culture. If you are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for others, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

401k plan with employer match

Actual Work/Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Team Appreciation Culture

Opportunities for Position Upgrades

Qualifications

• Experience working with death and the dying.
• Minimum of 3 units of CPE required.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual support and guidance to patients and families.
• Maintains records of spiritual care services for quality assurance.

Skills

Spiritual Support

Interfaith Comfort

Team Collaboration

CPE Units

Education

Master’s Degree in Theology

Certificate from Accredited Seminary

Job description

Why Brighton

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
• Pay Scale: $45 per visit

Details

The Chaplain provides spiritual support, guidance, and resources to patients and their families. They provide compassionate services to a diverse population encompassing all faiths that are represented by patients, families, and team members, while at the same time, reflecting the mission and philosophy of Suncrest.

Qualifications

• Certificate of graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree), or a degree in pastoral care, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred
• One year of chaplain experience preferred
• Experience working with death and the dying, as it relates to patients and their families/caregivers;
• Ability to work as a contributing member of interdisciplinary group
• Comfort level in inter-faith setting
• Minimum of 3 units of CPE; and MDiv or Masters in Theology required.
• Assesses spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensures that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner;
• Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors;
• Maintains accurate records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision;
• Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings, providing consultation, education, and support
• Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested;
• Assists with the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers;
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance