Hospice Chaplain
On-siteSavannah, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values. Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate, while assessing spiritual needs to develop individualized care plans. Assist families during grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling. Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses, social workers, and medical staff. Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support unique spiritual needs. Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)
- A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
- Note: Degrees from accredited institutions are preferred. If a degree is from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.
Desired Qualifications
- Note: Degrees from accredited institutions are preferred.
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