Hospice Chaplain - DSL Washington

Hospice Chaplain

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for providing spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct spiritual assessments of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program, ensuring timely provision of appropriate services.

• Participate in comprehensive assessments to develop individualized plans of care that address identified spiritual needs.

• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.

• Serve as a liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.

• Maintain records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and polic...