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