Chaplain
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP·Tooele, Utah
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP·Tooele, Utah
Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients, their families, and the healthcare team. Manage bereavement services and coordinate with community clergy to ensure comprehensive spiritual care.
Education/Degree: Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry. Training/Licensure: Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry. Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
Essential
Functions: 1. Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients’/families’ beliefs. 2. Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss. 3. Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated 4. Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned. 5. Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families. 6. Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated. 7. Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff. 8. Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated. 9. Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated. 10. Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services. 11. Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow. “Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the applicable federal and state civil rights laws, it is the policy of Rocky Mountain Care, LLC and its affiliates and managed entities (together hereafter referred to as “RMC”), to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@rmcare.com. I have read the above job description and understand the duties and responsibilities associated with the position. I can perform the essential functions of this position without specific accommodations.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Degree: Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
Training/Licensure: Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
Requires a degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology and a certificate in pastoral ministry. Preference is given to candidates with at least 2 years of experience as a chaplain and recent active patient contact.
Market context
In Utah, chaplain openings in healthcare settings often favor candidates who can support patients and families through serious illness, grief, and end-of-life care. This role is competitive because employers want a bachelor’s degree in a related field, healthcare experience, and comfort with death, dying, and diverse interfaith backgrounds; hospice experience can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show specific pastoral or clinical support experience.
