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Hospice Chaplain

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $27.00 - $37.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
Referral Bonus Program
Mileage reimbursement
Financial Assistance Program

Job Description

Gentiva Hospice is a prominent leader in providing compassionate hospice care services across the United States. With nearly 600 locations in 38 states, Gentiva Hospice operates as part of a larger network of healthcare brands that specialize in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. The company is driven by a mission to deliver personal, dignified, and loving care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Its extensive reach and reputation are backed by a team of dedicated clinicians who help patients recover from illness, injury, or surgery or support them and their families through... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Meet state-specific regulations as applicable
  • BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology
  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • One unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Two years of active spiritual care ministry/program experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community spiritual leaders
  • Degree from accredited institution preferred
  • Ability to attend training and continuing education
  • Ability to comply with safety-sensitive position requirements

Job Qualifications

  • BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology from a college or university and/or as required by state-specific regulations
  • A Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, theology or divinity from a college or university and/or as required by state-specific regulations (preferred)
  • A minimum of one unit of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)-accredited CPE
  • Two years of active work in spiritual care ministry/program, one unit of pastoral education (per state requirements, if indicated), and demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community spiritual leaders of various denominations/beliefs
  • Three years of active work in hospice spiritual care support and one year of clinical pastoral education is preferred
  • Degree from an accredited college/university preferred
  • If degree is from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire

Job Duties

  • Report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director
  • Responsible for spiritual services provided to hospice patients and families
  • Participate in developing the interdisciplinary care plan
  • Visit patients and families identified as appropriate for spiritual care services and provide direct spiritual support, counsel, prayer, and ministry as appropriate
  • Assist members of the interdisciplinary team in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient/family response to dying
  • Serve as liaison and resource for community spiritual leaders in dealing with hospice patient/family
  • Assist in training and education in spiritual care for hospice staff, volunteers, local clergy, nursing home staff, and the community

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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