Spiritual Care Counselor / Chaplain

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule : M - F with on-call responsibilities
Position Type : Full-Time
Location : Marion, Delaware and surrounding counties.

Our Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients, families and caregivers of Tranquility Hospice, directly. This position will also help coordinate our annual Memorial Event for patients that takes place in Marion.

Schedule : M - F with on-call responsibilities
Duties Include :

• Conduct a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.
• Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care.
• Provide spiritual support in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family in accordance with their religious preferences or definition of spirituality.
• Work in close collaboration with local clergy when desired by the patient.
• Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes.
• Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the spiritual counseling.
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
• Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
• Conduct religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate.
• Working with other professionals in resolving spiritual/ethical issues.
• Provide spiritual and bereavement support to staff as needed.
• Provide consultation and education to the IDG on spiritual care.
• Provide funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
• Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Spiritual practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.

Benefits :

• Generous Paid time off.
• 6 Paid Holidays per year.
• Generous Mileage reimbursement.
• Extra Auto Allowance.
• Free Life Insurance while employed with Tranquility Hospice.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available with company share of cost.
• 401k with company match up to 5%
• Attendance incentives.
• Positive work environment with support of each other.

Qualifications :

• Ordained, commissioned, or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religion/group OR a degree in Theology OR Seminary
• Comfortable in an interfaith Setting
• Hospice experience preferred
• Able to accept and adjust to different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Must be a licensed driver with an insure automobile in good working order
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally, and writing
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.