Hospice Chaplain: Spiritual Care Leader

Chapters Health System; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families across its programs, and to support staff and volunteers. The role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and the ability to travel to various care settings.

The Chaplain must meet educational and ordination requirements and have experience with EMR/EHR systems, with a commitment to professional development and maintaining confidential patient information.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required if hired after 5/26/2024; Bachelor’s degree required if hired before that date.
• Ordination or commissioning/endorsement from a recognized body; must have standing with organization; ordination within 12 months of hire.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accreditation or in process within 6 months of employment.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems; health care experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel; transportation reliable.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Develops a spiritual care plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team based on patient/family spiritual needs.
• Delivers spiritual care and initiates interventions to meet care plan objectives.
• Implements the care plan through direct contact or by engaging Spiritual Care Volunteers, local clergy or other counselors.
• Monitors and reassesses the care plan as needed; documents with timeliness and accuracy.
• Serves as liaison between the Company and local clergy/congregations; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities; contributes to care plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Travel-ready

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Divinity/Theology/Christian counseling or related

Bachelor’s degree in Divinity or related field

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Chapters Health System seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families across its programs, and to support staff and volunteers. The role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and the ability to travel to various care settings.

The Chaplain must meet educational and ordination requirements and have experience with EMR/EHR systems, with a commitment to professional development and maintaining confidential patient information.