Job description

This is a per diem position and will work on average between 5 to 10 hours per month but this can vary depending on need.

Education: Most Hospice Chaplains have earned a bachelor's degree in religious studies or a related subject and a master's degree in theology, divinity or pastoral studies. Courses may include biblical interpretation, human development and crises management. Master's degree programs require the completion of 72 semester hours, generally last three years and may include an internship or one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education defines one unit of CPE as 400 hours of supervised meetings with persons in crises and includes ministry and peer evaluation.

Although the specific requirements for certification may vary based on affiliation, chaplains should be ordained or commissioned to minister. Applicants must present a letter of endorsement for chaplaincy from a recognized faith group.

The Hospice chaplains may work in hospitals, nursing homes, health care facilities and patients' homes. The Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor will provide emotional and spiritual counseling and support to terminally ill patients and their families. Chaplains may provide bereavement services, take phone calls, make visits and attend memorial services for family members upon the death of a patient. These professionals make spiritual assessments of patients, taking into account mental, emotional, physical and spiritual stresses, and respond with appropriate counseling and care. Chaplains are members of the interdisciplinary team, which is a group of specialists and professionals that provides guidance and support. Accordingly, they assist the medical staff in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. Individualized plans may include daily spiritual consultations and performance of sacraments if applicable. The Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor must be available and able to perform a spiritual assessment. Other duties may include submitting written reports on patient interactions and acting as liaisons between members of the clergy and hospice patients. Chaplains don't replace clergy members but rather are there to offer further support and communicate the needs of the patient.

The Chaplain should have an interest and/or experience in palliative care services as well.

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