Hospice Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Community Impact

Pathways Healthcare; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare in Kingston, PA is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families, perform spiritual assessments, and coordinate memorial services as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an accredited seminary degree (BD, MDiv or equivalent) and the ability to travel for home visits. You will collaborate with community clergy and participate in quality improvement efforts while supporting compassionate end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations

Responsibilities

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers.
• Facilitates development of the plan of care based on spiritual needs.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Serves as liaison to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintains records of spiritual care services for QA and program development.
• Attends patient care conferences as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Hospice care

Spiritual care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Community networking

Funeral services

Education

BD/MDiv or equivalent

Accredited seminary

Job description

Pathways Healthcare in Kingston, PA is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families, perform spiritual assessments, and coordinate memorial services as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an accredited seminary degree (BD, MDiv or equivalent) and the ability to travel for home visits. You will collaborate with community clergy and participate in quality improvement efforts while supporting compassionate end-of-life care.