Hospice Chaplain & Volunteer Coordinator

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Benefits within 60 days

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

Earned Time Off

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Caris Healthcare seeks a Chaplain/Volunteer Coordinator to support the hospice interdisciplinary team through spiritual assessments, planning, and bereavement support. The role involves visits to patients and families, coordinating with clergy, and contributing to end-of-life care.

Key requirements include a Master’s in Divinity or related field and CPE (Georgia requires 1 CPE). Hospice experience and excellent communication are preferred for this rewarding role with Caris HealthCare, an

Qualifications

• Master Degree of Divinity, Religion or Theology is required.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is preferred, For Georgia 1 CPE is required.
• Prefer one (1) year experience in Hospice or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents ongoing spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes related to patient and family.
• Communicates significant spiritual needs of the patient and family to the hospice interdisciplinary team related to terminal illness, impending loss, and bereavement.
• Conducts visits with patients and caregivers in their residential setting.
• Connects patients and caregivers with community clergy and/or spiritual leaders as needed to meet diverse spiritual needs.
• Assists with bereavement support and interventions for caregivers following the death of a patient.
• Participates in an on-call rotation to make after hours visits when needed for a patient's death, funeral, admission, spiritual crisis, etc.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Master Degree of Divinity (Religion/Theology)

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Caris Healthcare seeks a Chaplain/Volunteer Coordinator to support the hospice interdisciplinary team through spiritual assessments, planning, and bereavement support. The role involves visits to patients and families, coordinating with clergy, and contributing to end-of-life care.

Key requirements include a Master’s in Divinity or related field and CPE (Georgia requires 1 CPE). Hospice experience and excellent communication are preferred for this rewarding role with Caris HealthCare, an