Chaplain Hospice

Job Description

The Medical Team is seeking a Chaplain for Hospice to work with our geriatric population in their homes within Northern Virginia. The Chaplain will work in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to administer a program of grief counseling and support services for survivors of patients served by hospice and the community at large.

THE MEDICAL TEAM is a top-ranked healthcare services company, in business for 47 years under the same ownership and management. We provide a wide range of home health, hospice, private duty, catastrophic care, and personal care services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts bereavement assessments, develops plans of care in conjunction with the IDT and documents all bereavement activities.
• Designs and distributes materials to families eligible for and/or receiving bereavement services.
• Develops educational programs for families and staff on loss, grief, and related topics. Provide consultation to interdisciplinary team members about bereavement counseling.
• Participates in community and volunteer education programs.
• Evaluates the bereavement program and services on a quarterly and annual basis. Participates in the QAPI program.
• Prepares service reports as requested by management. Maintains continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops.
• Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings and case conferences.
• Completes all documentation in an accurate and legible manner. Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations and standards of practice.

Job Type: Part-time/PRN/FT

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Chaplaincy: 1 year