Hospice Chaplain

Brightmoor Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to add to our Spiritual team!

**Job Summary:**

To provide spiritual and emotional support when needed to the Hospice patient/family and to members of the Hospice team. To provide assistance at the time of the patient's death and support of the family during the bereavement period.

**Skills and Qualifications:**

Educational/Degree: Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or
appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry
Training/Licensure: Must have completed 1 unit of CPE
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Hospice chaplain/spiritual counselor,
preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

Must have reliable transportation and auto insurance coverage.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

1. Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients'/families' beliefs.

2. Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.

3. Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.

4. Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.

5. Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.

6. Contact clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.

7. Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.

8. Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.

9. Develop and maintain a resource group of clergies to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.

10. Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.

11. Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

* Have you completed the 1 unit of the required CPE?

Experience:

* Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

* Fayetteville, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road