Hospice Chaplain & Spiritual Caregiver (Per Diem)

UnitedHealth Group; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Egan Hospice is seeking a Per Diem Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver to provide compassionate spiritual care to hospice patients and their families. This role emphasizes supporting diverse beliefs within an interdisciplinary team and aligning care with patient values.

The ideal candidate holds 2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or a theology-related degree, with healthcare pastoral experience and current endorsement.

Qualifications

• 2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
• Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant's spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board
• Documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.
• Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class.
• Demonstrate ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation and walk alongside them.
• Demonstrate knowledge of spiritual resources and network with community leaders for referrals.
• Work efficiently within the Interdisciplinary Team and contribute to IDG meetings.

Skills

Pastoral care

Healthcare experience

Endorsement/ordination

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology or related

2+ Clinical Pastoral Education units

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Egan Hospice is seeking a Per Diem Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver to provide compassionate spiritual care to hospice patients and their families. This role emphasizes supporting diverse beliefs within an interdisciplinary team and aligning care with patient values.

The ideal candidate holds 2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or a theology-related degree, with healthcare pastoral experience and current endorsement.