CHAPLAIN
$83,200–$156,000 year
On-siteHuntsville, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct spiritual assessments and provide counseling to patients, families, and caregivers facing illness, end-of-life care, and bereavement. Facilitate prayer, scripture readings, sacraments, and memorial services while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and social workers on interdisciplinary team meetings and care plans. Maintain accurate documentation of visits and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations. Establish relationships with local clergy and community resources to coordinate additional spiritual support as needed. Travel throughout the service area to patient homes, facilities, and hospitals, requiring a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Counseling, or a related field
- Minimum one (1) year of pastoral, ministry, chaplaincy, counseling, or spiritual care experience
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance
- Ability to travel throughout the service area to patient homes, facilities, and hospitals
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Ability to provide services in various patient care settings
Desired Qualifications
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theology, Master of Pastoral Ministry, or equivalent graduate theological degree
- Two (2) years or more of Hospice, Home Health, Hospital, Long-Term Care, Nursing Home, or Healthcare Chaplain experience
- Experience working with terminally ill patients and their families
- Knowledge of grief counseling and bereavement support
- Experience working with individuals from diverse faith traditions and cultural backgrounds
- Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplain (if applicable)
- Ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement, or ministerial credentials from a recognized faith organization
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