Location
Pleasanton, CA | United States
Job description
Gentiva 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.
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 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.
- Participate in 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.
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Salary Range $22.85 - $42.40
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.
- 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
- 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
Gentiva Hospice
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