Hospice Interfaith Chaplain - Spiritual Care Leader

Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Interfaith Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families, honoring their beliefs and traditions within the hospice care program.

The chaplain will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, coordinate spiritual referrals, assist with memorial services, and help educate staff while upholding hospice philosophy and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Board-certified chaplain or licensed pastoral counselor with CPE.
• Concur with hospice philosophy of care.
• Preferred chaplain experience in Hospice.
• Knowledge of individual and group counseling, grief and crisis intervention.
• Willingness to engage in continuing education (CPE, workshops, grief groups, death & dying seminars).
• Membership in professional organizations recommended.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate all support relating to the spiritual aspect of the Hospice patient care program consistent with program policies and procedures.
• Provide direct spiritual support to patients/families. Be able to make practical, innovative and creative suggestions for meeting their spiritual needs.
• Coordinate referrals for spiritual support for the patients/families when needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team plan of care and conferences by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on support as indicated.
• Maintain proper charting of visits to patient/families.
• Assist families with funeral or memorial services when indicated.
• Help organize the Annual Hospice Memorial and Celebrations of Life in partnership with the bereavement coordinator.
• Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Assist with interdisciplinary team education as schedule allows.
• Provide spiritual support to team and facility staff as needed.

Skills

Interfaith chaplaincy

Counseling skills

Bereavement support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pastoral care

Education

Board-Certified Chaplain

Licensed pastoral counselor with CPE

Job description

Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Interfaith Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families, honoring their beliefs and traditions within the hospice care program.

The chaplain will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, coordinate spiritual referrals, assist with memorial services, and help educate staff while upholding hospice philosophy and professional standards.