SummaryWe are hiring for a Chaplain.At Assured Hospice, 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 programsflexibility for true work-life balancecontinuing education & career growth opportunitiescompany-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goalsTake your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate understanding of the difference between being a rabbi/imam/pastor/priest/etc. and being a Hospice Chaplain.Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class and mental/emotional statusProvide spiritual care to persons of beliefs that are different than the Chaplain's beliefs by championing cultural and spiritual humilityDemonstrate 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 in order to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary.Conduct or make arrangements for services to honor the deceased when requested.Demonstrate proficiency in documenting spiritual care encountersDemonstrate 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 needsProvide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice Staff when requestedProvide educational programs for staff, facilities and community groups as requested.Functions as a preceptor to new hires and oversees Spiritual Support VolunteersDemonstrates healthy self-care, furthers one's own continuing education in their field and maintains healthy boundaries with patients/caregivers.Participates in ongoing quality assessment and performance improvement for the Agency on a daily basisMaintains personnel file and completes assigned courses in iTrain before the set deadlinesFulfills all other duties as assigned by the agency Executive Director and/or Director of Chaplain and Bereavement ServicesSubmits twelve hours of continuing education each calendar year related to the Hospice role to the Executive DirectorEducation and ExperienceEducationPreferred: 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.ExperiencePreferred: Two years Hospice experience.Required: A minimum of two years' experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.License RequirementsProvide documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) inaccordance with the applicant's spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed ForcesChaplains BoardProvide documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faithgroup with no ethical charges current or pending.Skill RequirementsAbility to minister to patients and families in crisisExceptional verbal communication skillsAbility to plan, organize, and exercise ind