The Chaplain is a core member of the interdisciplinary team and provides for the spiritual needs of our patients, families, caregivers, staff, volunteers, and facility staff. The Chaplain will also provide pastoral care interventions, including pastoral counseling which is determined by a spiritual assessment and sensitivity to a variety of values, beliefs, and religious orientations. This position seeks excellence in pastoral care, which requires an authentic demeanor, compassion, and skill in ... more details
Great New Career Opportunity in Hospice
Now Hiring – Chaplain Middlesex, Union and Somerset Counties full time, part time, or per diem shifts are avaialble
Company Overview
It is our belief that the delivery of hospice care can be taken to a new level of excellence by those who understand the privilege of what it means to serve the terminally ill. Grace Healthcare Services was founded by a group of hospice professionals who value that opportunity and privilege. We are dedicated to advancing the quality of hospice care in the communities that we serve. Our promise is to utilize the inherent expertise of our staff to educate consumers and serve patients and families with the highest level of dignity and gr
PURPOSE: The Chaplain is a core member of the interdisciplinary team and provides for the spiritual needs of our patients, families, caregivers, staff, volunteers, and facility staff. The Chaplain will also provide pastoral care interventions, including pastoral counseling which is determined by a spiritual assessment and sensitivity to a variety of values, beliefs, and religious orientations. This position seeks excellence in pastoral care, which requires an authentic demeanor, compassion, and skill in dealing with the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, death, and grief.
Job Description:
Provide spiritual assessment, counseling, and support to patients, families, and facility staff.
Participate in the preparation, evaluation, and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan to ensure that the aim of continuity and comprehensiveness of care is accomplished.
Provide spiritual care in a non-judgmental manner that honors the spiritual needs of the patient/family and others.
Visit patients and call family on birthdays with an appreciative presence at the bedside. If possible, include Grace and facility staff in your visit.
If the birthday falls on a weekend or holiday, then a belated visit within a few days is appropriate.
Work collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, IDT.
Facilitate linkage to community clergy as desired by patient/family.
Perform memorial and funeral services for patients at contracted facilities as required.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Divinity or related field preferred
Advanced Training of at least one unit of clinical pastoral education preferred
Two (2) years of experience in health care preferred
Knowledge of the spiritual issues common during illness, death, and bereavement
Endorsement by denomination preferred
Strong communication & interpersonal skills required
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