The Hospice Chaplain provides essential pastoral and spiritual care to patients nearing end of life and supports their families during the bereavement process
Job Summary
The Hospice Chaplain provides essential pastoral and spiritual care to patients nearing end of life and supports their families during the bereavement process.
This role requires functioning as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care in both facility and home settings.
Candidates must possess a Master's of Divinity Degree and at least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) to be eligible for board certification.
Matching Summary
The Hospice Chaplain provides essential pastoral and spiritual care to patients nearing end of life and supports their families during the bereavement process.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Pastoral and spiritual care provision
Spiritual assessment and care planning
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
End-of-life support services
Bereavement process assistance
Nice-to-have
Demonstrable empathy and compassion
Sensitivity to inter-faith traditions
Ability to work with diverse backgrounds
Strong organizational skills
High degree of emotional energy
Key Requirements
Master's of Divinity Degree or equivalent
At least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Board Certified or eligible for ACPE/CPSP certification
Minimum two years of healthcare pastoral experience