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LHC Group Inc. Chaplain Hospice in Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 2024009416 Summary
We are hiring for Part Time Chaplain for Hospice services. At Geisinger Hospice in Lewistown, PA, a part of LHC Group we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programs flexibility for true work-life balance continuing education & career growth opportunities company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals. Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
The Chaplain is responsible for providing spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families. Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class, and mental/emotional status. Demonstrate ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Chaplain to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing one's own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers. Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person's belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary. Demonstrate ability to work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team and provide insight in the IDG meeting concerning the patient/caregiver's emotional and spiritual needs Provide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice Staff when requested
Education and Experience
Education Preferred: Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline. Required: Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
Experience Preferred: Two years Hospice experience. Required: A minimum of two years' experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
License Requirements Provide documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant's spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board Provide documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending.
Skill Requirements Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis Exceptional verbal communication skills Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical. Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance card and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.