Hospice Chaplain - Flex/Per Diem/PRN

Job Locations US-MI-Bad Axe
Requisition ID
2025-124376
Location
Heartland Hospice
Category
Bereavement / Chaplains
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Gentiva
Position Type
Flex/Per Diem
Location : City
Bad Axe
Location : State/Province
MI

Our Company

 

At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

 

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

 

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

 

  • Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
  • Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
  • Home health care: Heartland Home Health
  • Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

 

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

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 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.

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

Location

Heartland Hospice

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