Palliative Care | Palliative Chaplain Ii

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC, US
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Spiritual assessment for palliative care patients
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Documentation of spiritual care interventions
The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Palliative Chaplain to join their interdisciplinary palliative care team, focusing on providing spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families facing serious illness. The ideal candidate will possess a Master of Divinity, clinical pastoral education, and experience in hospital-based spiritual care

Job Summary

  • The role is an integral member of the interdisciplinary palliative care program providing spiritual care and emotional support to patients with serious illness.
  • The chaplain works collaboratively with the team to address spiritual, emotional, and existential needs while utilizing standardized tools like CASH.
  • Candidates must be committed to working towards Palliative Care and Hospice Advanced Certification after achieving Board certification.

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The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Palliative Chaplain to join their interdisciplinary palliative care team, focusing on providing spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families facing serious illness. The ideal candidate will possess a Master of Divinity, clinical pastoral education, and experience in hospital-based spiritual care.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spiritual assessment for palliative care patients
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Documentation of spiritual care interventions
  • Conducting religious rituals and practices
  • Supporting families facing grief and loss

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate approach to end-of-life care
  • Experience in hospital-based spiritual care
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical issues
  • Ability to support diverse belief systems
  • Contributing chaplain perspective at meetings

Key Requirements

  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent
  • 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
  • Board certification eligibility within two years
  • Two years experience in hospital-based spiritual care
  • Palliative Care and Hospice Advanced Certification preferred

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