Hospice Rabbi Chaplain - Per Diem

Catholic Health; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

The Hospice Rabbi Chaplain at Catholic Health provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients and families at the end of life, honoring Jewish traditions and beliefs.

The role is part of an interdisciplinary team, requiring strong interpersonal skills, ecumenical ministry, and willingness to travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

• Ordained Rabbi in good standing with their denomination.
• Graduate-level theological degree from an accredited institution.
• Four ACPE units or currently enrolled in CPE.
• Minimum of one year chaplaincy experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel to patient/family homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual, emotional, and pastoral care to hospice patients and families.
• Address spiritual needs and honor Jewish traditions and beliefs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote comfort, peace and dignity.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Pastoral counseling

Education

Graduate theology degree

ACPE CPE

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being both of the person completing life’s journey and their family members, providing comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care of the highest quality. Good Shepherd helps patients and their families live each day fully, focusing on quality of life, control of symptoms and the things that matter to them the most.

Work somewhere that cares!

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being both of the person completing life’s journey and their family members, providing comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care of the highest quality. Good Shepherd helps patients and their families live each day fully, focusing on quality of life, control of symptoms and the things that matter to them the most.

Work somewhere that cares!

The Hospice Rabbi Chaplain provides compassionate spiritual, emotional, and pastoral care to hospice patients and their families during one of life's most meaningful transitions. As a valued member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, the Chaplain ensures patients and loved ones receive a smooth, supportive, and dignified experience by addressing their spiritual needs, honoring Jewish traditions and beliefs, and promoting comfort, hope, and peace throughout the end-of-life journey.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the emotional effects of death, grief, and loss, and will have the ability to be open, flexible, and ecumenical in ministry. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to the terminally ill for effective interaction with patients and families.

Job Details

Minimum Requirements

• Ordained Rabbi and a member in good standing with their recognized Jewish denomination or rabbinical organization.
• Graduate-level theological degree from an accredited college, university, or theological school
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), or currently enrolled
• Minimum of one year experience in chaplaincy preferred
• Willingness to travel to the homes of patient/family members

Salary Range

USD $32.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.