Clinical Chaplain – PRN

Phoebe Putney Health System

. Serve as part of the interdisciplinary hospice team .

Posted 11/2/2026part-timeAlbany • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in spiritual and family assessments, planning interventions, and providing compassionate care in a hospice environment. Holds a Master's Degree in Divinity and possesses essential organizational and communication skills to effectively support patients and families.

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Master's Degree In DivinityClergy Or Clinical ExperienceSpiritual AssessmentsPatient Care CompetencyOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Spiritual AssessmentsFamily AssessmentsPatient Care CompetencyBasic Computer SkillsIntervention Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Relations SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Georgia Driver's LicenseLiability Insurance

Industry Keywords

Hospice EnvironmentInterdisciplinary TeamCore ValuesMandatory In-ServicesCompetency Evaluations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as part of the interdisciplinary hospice team
Complete spiritual assessments and family assessments
Plan interventions to meet identified spiritual and family needs
Spend 50–75% of work time in patients' residences
Perform duties in alignment with the organization's core values, mission, and vision
Perform other duties as required and follow departmental policies and procedures
Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services and competency evaluations
Provide care based on patients' age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
Work in a hospice environment with potentially fluctuating workloads and periods of high stress

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Divinity from accredited school (Required)
0–1 year in clergy or clinical setting as a chaplain (Required)
Possess Georgia driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation
Adhere to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
Maintain current knowledge through self-education and ongoing educational programs
Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time
Demonstrate competency in providing care to patients of all ages, sexes, weights, and demonstrated needs
Basic computer skills
Organizational, communication, interpersonal, and customer relations skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions
Near-normal vision, manual dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination, and ability to perform repetitive tasks/motions
Ability to meet listed physical demands, including occasional standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, twisting, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulder, and lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs or over 20 lbs with assistance