Hospice Rabbi Chaplain - Per Diem

Overview:

Good Shepherd Hospice promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being both of the person completing life’s journey and their family members, providing comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care of the highest quality. Good Shepherd helps patients and their families live each day fully, focusing on quality of life, control of symptoms and the things that matter to them the most.

 

Work somewhere that cares!

 

Good Shepherd Hospice is a member of Catholic Health and an integral part of the health care ministry of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Our organization promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being both of the person completing life’s journey and their family members, providing comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care of the highest quality.  Good Shepherd helps patients and their families live each day fully, focusing on quality of life, control of symptoms, and the things that matter to them the most.

 

The Hospice Rabbi Chaplain provides compassionate spiritual, emotional, and pastoral care to hospice patients and their families during one of life's most meaningful transitions. As a valued member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, the Chaplain ensures patients and loved ones receive a smooth, supportive, and dignified experience by addressing their spiritual needs, honoring Jewish traditions and beliefs, and promoting comfort, hope, and peace throughout the end-of-life journey.

 

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the emotional effects of death, grief, and loss, and will have the ability to be open, flexible, and ecumenical in ministry. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to the terminally ill for effective interaction with patients and families.

 

Job Details:

Minimum Requirements:

• Ordained Rabbi and a member in good standing with their recognized Jewish denomination or rabbinical organization.
• Graduate-level theological degree from an accredited college, university, or theological school
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), or currently enrolled
• Minimum of one year experience in chaplaincy preferred
• Willingness to travel to the homes of patient/family members

Posted Salary Range: USD $32.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr. :

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.

 

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.