Chaplain / Hospice

Description

Coverage Territory:  Decatur and surrounding areas

Schedule:  20 hours/week - flexible

Our people are the difference. 

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.

At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!

 As a Chaplain at Transitions Care you will be responsible for the provision of non-denominational spiritual care services to patients/families/caregivers, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. Local travel, as necessary.

Major Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual needs of patients/families/caregivers in a timely manner, and provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers and team members in a non-denominational manner or as requested by patients/families/caregivers and communicate to the Patient Care Manager and staff.
• Contact patient's/family's preferred spiritual advisor to ensure ongoing involvement and to invite participation in interdisciplinary care planning when requested by team member or patient/family member.
• Contact clergy or spiritual counselors to assist in spiritual care of patients and family members.
• Develop and document plan for spiritual care, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team when requested by team member or patient/family member.
• Evaluate and revise plan for spiritual care of patients/families/caregivers with the interdisciplinary team on an ongoing basis.
• Provide consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary team on spiritual care.
• Establish networks with faith communities throughout the service area for the purposes of teaching about the hospice philosophy and enlisting aid in providing spiritual support.
• Provide funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
• Conduct memorial services in nursing homes as requested by Transitions Hospice management.
• Conduct or offer not less than one memorial service per year for family members of Transitions' bereavement program.
• Assure proper maintenance of records as prescribed and in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Participate in evening/weekend on-call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.
• Participate in staff meetings, department meetings, team meetings, briefings, in-services, committees, and other related activities as needed.
• Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the Company's mission.
• Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• Auto Allowance 
• Gas Card 
• Company Equipment
• Paid Time Off

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (B.D., M.Div. or equivalent theological degree), or degree in counseling, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with death and dying, individual/family/caregiver.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Comfort in an interfaith setting.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Hospice philosophy of care.
• Hospice/home health experience preferred.
• Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Demonstrate excellent observation and communication skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.