Hospice Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Grief Support Leader

VIA Health Partners; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (BCBS)

Paid time off

Retirement plan with matching

Mileage reimbursement

Veteran-focused programs

Job summary

VIA Health Partners seeks a Chaplain/Spiritual Care provider to deliver comprehensive spiritual care to patients and families in a hospice setting. You will support beliefs, provide rites and guidance, and collaborate with the care team.

You will develop care plans, coordinate with community resources, and participate in grief care. A Master’s in Divinity with CPE units and ordination/endorsement are required, with board-certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Divinity from an accredited seminary is required.
• At least two units of Basic Clinical Pastoral Education are required, with additional units preferred.
• Ordination or endorsement by a recognized religious body is required; board certification/eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care for patients and caregivers and support their beliefs and wellbeing.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care for spiritual care needs.
• Coordinate with community spiritual care resources and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and records per guidelines.
• Participate in IDT meetings and grief care services as needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation skills

Education

Master's Degree in Divinity

Basic Clinical Pastoral Education (2 units)

Job description

VIA Health Partners seeks a Chaplain/Spiritual Care provider to deliver comprehensive spiritual care to patients and families in a hospice setting. You will support beliefs, provide rites and guidance, and collaborate with the care team.

You will develop care plans, coordinate with community resources, and participate in grief care. A Master’s in Divinity with CPE units and ordination/endorsement are required, with board-certification preferred.