Spiritual Care Coordinator / Hospice Chaplain Details

Spiritual Care Coordinator / Hospice Chaplain

Suncrest Hospice - Austin, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Do you have a passion for supporting people during the end of life process?

Suncrest Hospice is looking for a chaplain to join our growing team of talented and compassionate professionals on a full-time basis and provide care for individuals at end of life. The gift of Suncrest Hospice care is the gift of dedicated, one-on-one patient care. Your focus is on the patient and providing the best care possible at a unique and powerful part of life.

If you want to be a part of a growing company with a bright future and have a commitment to providing the highest quality of spiritual care services to patients and their families/caregivers, we would like to hear from you!

We are looking for Chaplains who possess the following:

• Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care
• Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate with nurses, therapists, social workers, and volunteers
• Ability to assess the spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program, ensuring that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner
• Comfort level in inter-faith setting
• Able to work independently on a day-to-day basis
• Willingness to visit patients wherever they consider home (private homes, long-term care facilities, etc.)

Qualifications for our Chaplain positions:

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology, or a degree in pastoral care, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in working with patients and/or families who are dealing with life-threatening illnesses and death.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, (PRN-basis)
• Some weekends and holidays

Location: Austin Metro