PRN Hospice Chaplain - Grand Haven, MI at Trinity Health

Grand Haven Charter Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Spiritual Care, Crisis Intervention, Grief Support, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Program Development, Team Collaboration, Documentation, Ethical Consultation, Religious Practices, Community Engagement, Education, Leadership, Integrity, Honesty, Caring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Position Overview: Trinity Health At Home our Hospice Chaplains provides Spiritual Care within his/her local ministry, addressing the spiritual needs of patients, participants, residents, families, and colleagues, with a particular focus on spiritual distress, grief support, crisis intervention, and support during significant life changes. As a fully integrated member of the health care team with professional expertise in Spiritual Care, works alongside other care givers, responding specifically to the spiritual needs of those served. Develops, conducts, and participates in programs of spiritual care to promote healthy communities and sacred environments while facilitating the inclusion of faith leaders from churches, synagogues, and mosques, etc. in the provision of Spiritual Care for their members, as appropriate. Reports directly to the Manager of Spiritual Care and in some cases may also report to an immediate ministry site supervisor as appropriate. The following essential functions do not preclude the possible addition of other duties as well. Why Join Us? At our core, we believe in building careers, not just jobs. Many of our team members stay with us for the long haul—and for good reason. Our culture is built on support, growth, and opportunity. What You Can Expect: Consistent, Reliable Workloads Enjoy steady assignments with guaranteed hours—no surprises. Competitive Pay & Low-Cost Benefits Get exceptional coverage and real savings that make a difference. Supportive Leadership Our management team is here to help you succeed every step of the way. Career Growth Opportunities Every leader on our team started in a field role—your path to leadership starts here. Fast Hiring Process Quick interviews and job offers - because your time matters. Meaningful Work Deliver one-on-one care that truly impacts lives. What You Will Do: Makes available, delivers, and facilitates transformative Spiritual Care experiences to patients, residents, participants, visitors, and all colleagues across the healthcare continuum, and the communities served. Ensures that the religious beliefs, practices, and values of those served are honored and respected within the total healing process. Implement systems and processes to assess religious and spiritual needs, including needs for ethical consultation, and provide interventions or referrals based on the assessed needs. Makes timely, professional observations of apparent outcomes of Spiritual Care provided and adjusts the continued provision of Spiritual Care as needed. Documents in the electronic medical record professional Spiritual Care assessments (e.g. assessment of "spiritual distress") as determined, interventions as provided, and outcomes as observed with appropriate plans of care. Fosters the provision of generalized Spiritual Care to those served (e.g., screening for Spiritual Distress and responding to signs of spiritual distress, etc.) by non-Spiritual Care colleagues via programs of Spiritual Care education and direct modeling of Spiritual Care practices. Promotes and implements programs of workplace spirituality for and with colleagues in collaboration with the Spiritual Care Manager and the Mission Leader. Facilitates opportunities for interfaith or specific faith meditation, prayer, worship, and as appropriate participation in religious sacraments, sometime in collaboration with clergy or ministers from outside communities. Contributes to maintaining appropriate sacred space. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training, is required. Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered. Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a master’s degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies. Ability to plan, develop, and implement programs for fulfilling the departmental objectives in meeting the spiritual needs of patients/families throughout the care continuum and life cycle for improving the health of our communities. Strong oral and written communication skills in the primary language of the workplace (English) with evidence of excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to present effectively before groups. Must be able to communicate effectively using clinical/medical terminology. Ability to learn and proficiently utilize Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software programs. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire. About Trinity Health At Home – Grand Haven (Michigan) Trinity Health At Home – Grand Haven is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, hospice and palliative care organization serving communities throughout eleven states. As a faith-based, not-for-profit agency, we serve patients and families in the comfort of home, offering skilled nursing, therapy (physical, occupational, speech) and medical social work. We are Medicare-certified and accredited by The Joint Commission. Learn more about us at TrinityHealthAtHome.org/Michigan. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients, families, and colleagues, addressing spiritual needs and facilitating programs of spiritual care. They ensure that the religious beliefs and practices of those served are honored and respected.