Hospice Chaplain (PRN) – Flexible Hours & Bereavement

Addus Homecare; Waco (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Alamo Hospice in Waco, TX is seeking a PRN Chaplain to join our compassionate team. This role offers flexible hours (as needed), with responsibilities in spiritual care, bereavement support, and interfaith outreach to patients and families.

You will perform spiritual assessments, provide care and counseling, document services, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Previous hospice chaplain experience is preferred, with readiness for on-call coverage and bereavement planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology and/or a certificate of ordination or commission from a religious faith group; completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred
• Previous hospice experience working with death and dying strongly preferred
• Comfortable in an interfaith setting and able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

Responsibilities

• Performs spiritual bereavement assessments of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensure that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care
• Provides direct spiritual care and bereavement counseling to patients and families/caregivers
• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assists team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Attends group meetings to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care and bereavement counseling
• Participates in Continuous Care and on call, if necessary
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patient’s families/caregivers as needed
• Assumes responsibility in directing the development and implementation of the bereavement plan of care and the frequency of service delivery; make available bereavement services for up to one year following the death of the patient

Job description

Alamo Hospice in Waco, TX is seeking a PRN Chaplain to join our compassionate team. This role offers flexible hours (as needed), with responsibilities in spiritual care, bereavement support, and interfaith outreach to patients and families.

You will perform spiritual assessments, provide care and counseling, document services, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Previous hospice chaplain experience is preferred, with readiness for on-call coverage and bereavement planning.