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Gentiva Hospice Chaplain in Traverse City, Michigan
Our Company
Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.
Overview
Join us to make a difference when life matters most
We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.
As a Full Time Hospice Chaplain, you will be eligible for:
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Wellness Program and Resources including:
A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
Telemedicine Program
Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
401(k) with company matching contributions
Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
Free Continuing Education Units
Tuition Program that includes:
Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
Online classes with flexible start dates
Tuition reimbursement
Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
Local and national award programs
Referral bonus program
Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
As a Hospice Chaplain, you will:
You will report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director.
You will be responsible for the spiritual services provided to hospice patients and families.
Participatein developing the interdisciplinary care plan.
Visit patients/families identified as appropriate for spiritual care services and provides direct spiritual support, counsel, prayer, and ministry as appropriate.
Assist members of the interdisciplinary team in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient/family response to dying.
Serve as liaison and resource for community spiritual leaders in dealing with hospice patient/family.
Assist members of the interdisciplinary team in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient/family response to dying.
Assist in training and education in spiritual care for hospice staff, volunteers, local clergy, nursing home staff, and the community.
About You
The candidate must meet ONE of the following requirements:
BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology from a college or university and/or as required by state-specific regulations.
A Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, theology or divinity from a college or university and/or as required by state-specific regulations. (Preferred.)
A minimum of one unit of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)-accredited CPE.
Note a degree received from an accredited college/university is preferred. If the degree is received from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.
Additional Experience:
Two years of active work in spiritual care ministry/ program, one unit of pastoral education (per state requirements, if indicated), and demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community spiritual leaders of various denominations/beliefs is required.
Three years of active work in hospice spiritual care support and one year of clinical pastoral education is preferred.
We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2024-104519
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Heartland Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only