Chaplain- Hospice- Houston

The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.

Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a part-time Chaplain to care for patients in Houston, TX, and surrounding areas. We specialize in providing Home Care and Hospice in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. At the Care Team we offer:

• Engaging Company Culture
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k with company match
• Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
• Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
• Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide spiritual and emotional support when needed to the Hospice patient/family and members of the Hospice team. To assist at the time of the patients death and support of the family during the bereavement period.

Additionally, the Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor will:

• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients/families beliefs.
• Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patients home (including a private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
• Participate in the IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
• Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
• Contact clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
• Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
• Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.
• Develop and maintain a resource group of clergies to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
• Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
• Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.
• Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available, and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Qualifications

• Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.
• Maintains the agencys mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

Regulatory Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state drivers license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card; On-line CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
• TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).

Industry experience

• Experience in a Hospice setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred.
• Active patient contact within the past three years is preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in a hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.