Sobre este puesto de Per Diem Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Counselor en Optimal Care
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.
As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.
We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
About the Role
Provide meaningful spiritual support and guidance to patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. As a Hospice Chaplain, you'll provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, caregivers, and families while supporting their emotional and spiritual needs throughout the hospice journey. Working as part of the interdisciplinary care team, you'll help ensure each patient receives personalized support that honors their beliefs, values, and individual needs while promoting comfort, dignity, and peace at end of life.
This role is ideal for a compassionate spiritual care professional who is dedicated to serving others and thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment. You'll complete spiritual assessments, develop individualized care plans, provide ongoing visits and support, and collaborate with clinical teams to address the holistic needs of patients and families. Through education, counseling, memorial services, and community outreach, you'll play an important role in strengthening the hospice experience and ensuring patients and loved ones feel supported, respected, and cared for throughout their journey.
Location
- Office Location: 600 E. Carmel Dr, Suite 144, Carmel IN, 46032
- Main Service Area: Carmel, Marion, Hamilton, Madison, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, Boone, and Clinton
Hours
- Per Diem - Flexible to your schedule
- Must be able to complete visit within 5 days when Chaplain is requested
- Okay with after hours and weekends if that works best for your schedule
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree)
- Experience working with death and dying, individuals, families, and caregivers
- Experience and/or education in grief or loss counseling
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
Preferred Qualifications
- Hospice experience
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group
- Comfort in an interfaith setting
- Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
- Ability to network with community clergy and congregations
- Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
How We Care for You
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Company Vehicle Program for field roles
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
- And more...
Background Screening
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations
We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
