Chaplain - Healthcare jobs in Bossier City, LA

Chaplain - Healthcare provides spiritual guidance and support during illness, injury and/or an emergency. Supports patients and families facing difficult medical choices. Being a Chaplain - Healthcare provides emotional support, spiritual counsel and comfort. Plans and coordinates interfaith worship experiences for staff, patients, and families. Additionally, Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires a master's degree in divinity. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Chaplain - Healthcare occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Hospice Chaplain
  • ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE OF LOUISIANA
  • Haughton, LA FULL_TIME
  • Description

     

    Allegiance Healthcare: Hospice & Palliative Care

    Job Title: Chaplain

    Requisition: # 115

    Job description

    I. GENERAL SUMMARY

    The Spiritual Counselor is an individual who meets the qualifications and provides services by the Medical Director and the POC

    II. MISSION STATEMENT

    This facility is operated by Allegiance Healthcare Hospice and Palliative Care.Our Mission is to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and the entire community that surrounds each patient. We strive to holistically meet their spiritual, social, and clinical needs in the most peaceful, dignified, and comforting manner possible.

    III. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

    The counselor shall provide spiritual counseling based on the initial and ongoing assessment of the spiritual needs of the patient/family, in a manner consistent with standards of practice including, but not limited to the following:

    • Serve as a liaison and support to community chaplains and/or spiritual counselors;
    • Provide consultation, support, and education to the IDT members on spiritual care;
    • Supervise spiritual care volunteers assigned to caregivers/family; and
    • Attend IDT meetings when the plan of care is reviewed
    • Spiritual/pastoral assessment as indicated and appropriate, is completed within 5 calendar days after admission
    • Spiritual/pastoral support is provided the by wishes and needs of the patient/family
    • Development of an individualized spiritual/pastoral plan of care which: ongoing Demonstrates an effort to work in close collaboration with local clergy whenever desired by the patient. Provides spiritual support as needed and defined by the patient/family.
    • Conducting religious services of prayer, worship, and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate
    • Offering patients/families of different philosophies and religious beliefs opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values
    • Documenting counseling provided in the patient’s clinical record
    • Working with other professionals in resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues
    • Working in a team approach with members of the IDG and other qualified professionals, as determined by the hospice, to evaluate patient/family response to care.
    • Upon request, meeting with individual staff regarding personal spiritual/pastoral issues that may affect their ability to function effectively
    • Assisting in developing and updating the plan of care
    • Being available to staff for bereavement support
    • Assessing patient/family response to and satisfaction with care
    • Participating in the development of approaches to meet staff counseling needs

    IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Documented evidence of appropriate training and skills to provide spiritual counseling, such as the Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity, or equivalent theological degree or training from an accredited school or university. An individual may qualify as a spiritual counselor without asaid degree if he/she has documented skills to provide spiritual counseling and has received equivalent training and supervision from an individual who meets one of the above qualifications.

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

    The spiritual counselor shall annually obtain at least two hours of continuing education related to the following topics, including but not limited to:

    • End-of-life care;
    • Cultural religious practices;
    • Compassion fatigue
    • Suicide
    • Documentation
    • Ethics
    • Grief
    • Loss
    • Adjustment; and
    • Advanced directives and LAPOST


    Requirements

     OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

    • Has not been excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
    • Maintains eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs throughout employment
    • Capable of providing emergency care as needed for any patient
    • Maintains a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for patient care.
    • Ability and willingness to participate appropriately in a disaster or evacuation situation.
    • Participate in pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening.

    Job Type: Part-time 

  • 3 Days Ago

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Chaplain
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Texarkana, AR PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary:We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance and support to individuals in various settings. The Chaplain will offer emotional and spiritual care, pe...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Hospice Chaplain
  • Gentiva
  • Texarkana, TX OTHER
  • Our Company Gentiva Hospice is member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spirit...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Navy Chaplain
  • US Navy
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • AboutThe Navy Chaplain Corps boasts more than 800 Navy Chaplains from more than 100 different faith groups, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and many others. Each Chaplain is also a Navy ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Full-Time Hospice Chaplain
  • LifePath Hospice Care Services
  • Shreveport, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job description LifePath Hospice Care has an opening for a Full-Time Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator to provide spiritual counseling based on the needs of the patients and family members. Join a team...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Military Catholic Chaplain
  • Air Force
  • Tenaha, TX FULL_TIME
  • Nothing tests religious beliefs more than many situations our Airmen face throughout the course of their service. Providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to those of faith and those of no fait...
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Rotating Equipment Specialist
  • DXP Enterprises, Inc.
  • Bossier City, LA
  • Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our indust...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Associate
  • Flash Market
  • Bossier City, LA
  • About: Flash Market is your one-stop destination to refuel, refresh, and relax. From delicious food and cold drinks, to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truck Driver (SkillBridge)
  • ARMOR Initiative LLC
  • Bossier City, LA
  • The ARMOR Initiative DoD SkillBridge Internship is an approved SkillBridge Program under the Department of Defense. Skil...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach
  • Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)
  • Barksdale Afb, LA
  • Overview: Visit our website at www.beringstraits.com to apply! SUMMARY Bering Straits Professional Services is seeking f...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Field-Based Behavioral Health Care Advocate
  • Optum
  • Barksdale Afb, LA
  • Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Navy Chaplain
  • US Navy
  • Shreveport, LA
  • About The Navy Chaplain Corps boasts more than 800 Navy Chaplains from more than 100 different faith groups, including C...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Navy Chaplain
  • US Navy
  • Shreveport, LA
  • About The Navy Chaplain Corps boasts more than 800 Navy Chaplains from more than 100 different faith groups, including C...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage, Louisiana
  • Leidos
  • Barksdale Afb, LA
  • Description Make a difference in the lives of our military Service Members and their families with your expertise in cou...
  • 3/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bossier City (/ˈboʊʒər/ BOH-zhər) is a city in Bossier Parish, which is located on the northwestern border of Louisiana in the United States. It is the second most populous city in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area, with a 2017 census estimate of 68,554. Bossier City is located on the eastern bank of the Red River and is closely tied economically and socially to its larger sister city Shreveport on the opposite bank. The Shreveport–Bossier City area is the center of the region known as the Ark-La-Tex. Bossier City is the largest city in Louisiana that is not the parish seat. The Ci...
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