Spiritual Caregiver/Chaplain Hospice - LHC Group

Summary

We are hiring for a Spiritual Caregiver.

This is a PRN/Inconsistent position doing Home Visits for Hospice. Candidates must provide Proof of Ordainment by a Faith groups recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board & at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education.

At Caretenders Hospice in Columbus, OH, a part of LHC Group we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
  
  

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Spiritual Caregiver is responsible for providing spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.

• Demonstrates understanding of the difference between being a rabbi/imam/pastor/priest/etc. and being a Spiritual Caregiver.
• Demonstrates proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class and mental/emotional status
• Provide spiritual care to persons of beliefs that are different than the Spiritual Caregiver's beliefs by championing cultural and spiritual humility
• Demonstrates ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Spiritual Caregiver to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing one's own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person's belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community in order to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary.
  
  

Education And Experience

Education

• Preferred: Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
• Required: Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
  
  

Experience

• Preferred: Two years Hospice experience.
• Required: A minimum of two years’ experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
  
  

License Requirements

• Provide documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant’s spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board
• Provide documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending.
  
  

Skill Requirements

• Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement
• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.
• Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance card and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.