Interfaith Hospice Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Bereavement

Canyon-Home-Care-and-Hospice-1; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Hospice seeks an Interfaith Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families, aligning with their beliefs. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and local clergy to ensure compassionate end-of-life care. The chaplain guides memorials and bereavement activities and may assist with funerals.

The ideal candidate is board-certified or licensed pastoral counselor, with CPE experience and a commitment to ongoing spiritual education in a hospice setting.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified Chaplain or licensed pastoral counselor with completion of at least two units of CPE.
• Concur with the Hospice philosophy of care.
• Willingness to engage in continuing education such as CPE, workshops, grief groups and death and dying seminars.
• Membership in professional organizations is recommended (state and national).

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate all spiritual support for the Hospice patient care program in line with policies.
• Provide direct spiritual support to patients and families.
• Coordinate referrals for spiritual support as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team plan of care and conferences. Report on spiritual needs.
• Maintain charting of visits to patients and families.
• Assist families with funeral or memorial services when indicated.
• Help organize the Annual Hospice Memorial and Celebrations of Life with bereavement coordinator.
• Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to address spiritual concerns.
• Assist with interdisciplinary team education where schedule allows.
• Provide spiritual support to team and facility staff as needed.

Skills

Spiritual counseling

Counseling techniques

Team collaboration

Communication with clergy

Education

Board-Certified Chaplain

Licensed pastoral counselor

Two units of CPE

Advanced student pursuing CPE

Job description

Canyon Hospice seeks an Interfaith Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families, aligning with their beliefs. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and local clergy to ensure compassionate end-of-life care. The chaplain guides memorials and bereavement activities and may assist with funerals.

The ideal candidate is board-certified or licensed pastoral counselor, with CPE experience and a commitment to ongoing spiritual education in a hospice setting.