Hospice Chaplain

Why Suncrest We are seeking a Chaplain with hospice experience to work full-time. At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients.

We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

About Suncrest Health Services

They provide compassionate services to a diverse population encompassing all faiths that are represented by patients, families, and team members, while at the same time, reflecting the mission and philosophy of Suncrest.

Responsibilities

• This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads.

Requirements

• Certificate of graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree), or a degree in pastoral care, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred
• One year of chaplain experience preferred
• Experience working with death and the dying, as it relates to patients and their families/caregivers; Ability to work as a contributing member of interdisciplinary group

Comfort level in inter-faith setting

• Minimum of 3 units of CPE; and MDiv or Masters in Theology required.
• Assesses spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensures that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner; Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors; Maintains accurate records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision; Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings, providing consultation, education, and support
• Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested; Assists with the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers; Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance Competitive Pay Benefits Package including

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
• Details The Chaplain provides spiritual support, guidance, and resources to patients and their families.