Job Description

The Chaplain is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Chaplain is a hospice-trained individual who provides spiritual support to patients and the members of the family. S/he may be a priest, minister, rabbi, or other individual with experience in spiritual support. The Chaplain is not intended to replace the patient's own clergy, but to provide spiritual support and help. Position Specific Responsibilities include explaining hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtaining Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested; submitting appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits; articulating the regulatory framework governing the role of the Spiritual Counselor; participating as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care; providing spiritual care support to the patient and family; supporting the involvement of community clergy as requested; assisting in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members; effectively communicating patient and family needs to IDT; collaborating with IDT to coordinate spiritual care support; maintaining updated, comprehensive care plans; respecting the family's environment and belief systems; counseling in accordance with patient’s and family’s beliefs; supporting the patient and family in working through the stages of death, grief, and bereavement; acting as liaison with the clerical community; and performing other duties as assigned. Education and experience requirements include a high school diploma or GED, preferred bachelor's degree in Divinity or related field, preferred completion of at least one unit of CPE, minimum one year experience in spiritual/pastoral support, and preferred experience related to loss, grief, bereavement, or trauma. Skills required include mathematical skills, language skills, ability to understand and communicate in English, strong counseling skills, and a positive, compassionate attitude. Physical demands include standing, walking, manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to healthcare environment conditions. Compassus is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. The company offers meaningful work, career development, innovation, enhanced benefits, recognition, and a culture of belonging.

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