Chaplain

CHAPLAIN

Reports to: LCSW

Classification: Non-exempt

Status: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Work to affirm the spiritual dimensions of life and death and provide patients and families with the spiritual comfort and support needed.

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Perform spiritual assessment of the patient, family and caregiver in a timely manner.
• Document the spiritual assessment, goals for spiritual care, services provided and the patient and family’s response to spiritual care.
• Acknowledge and respect the patient’s and family’s beliefs, culture and values.
• Collaborate with the entire psychosocial team to develop and provide holistic plan of care.
• Responsible for the timely completion of the spiritual portion of the plan of care for all patients.
• Is knowledgeable in all policies and procedures related to job performance.
• Ensure that patient records are accurate and complete and maintained in accordance with agency policies and appropriate government regulations.
• Be available to provide mediation, spiritual counseling, prayer, active listening and supportive presence to patient, families, staff and volunteers.
• Assist with funerals and memorial services.
• Communicate with and support the involvement of local clergy and/or spiritual counselors as possible and as desired by the patient, family and caregivers.
• Supervise spiritual care volunteers.
• Provide staff education on spiritual care.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Building relationships with clergy and congregation in the community for the purposes of coordinating spiritual care and for hospice outreach.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attend mandatory meetings

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Willingness to develop: skills in specialized areas of end of life care, knowledge of Hospice Philosophy and Medicare/Medicaid procedures and regulations.
• Ability to function within a team concept.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid Wyoming driver’s license.
• Will become BLS certified and maintain certification.

Education and Experience:

• Ordained minister with Master’s of Divinity or Deacon with at least one year CPE experience.
• A degree from an accredited pastoral program.
• Prefer at least one year clinical pastoral experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.72 - $32.58 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $33