David L. McPherson
Granbury,Texas
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Chaplain with a proven track record of providing spiritual guidance and support to individuals and communities. Skilled in fostering and inclusive and supportive environment, offering counseling services, and leading religious ceremonies. Adept at collaborating with diverse groups to promote healing and persona; growth for patients and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Interim Healthcare West Texas
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated bereavement groups and delivered ongoing compassionate support to bereaved.
- Performed clinical supervision to bereavement team and interns and coordinated orientation, education and development of team members and volunteers.
- Accepted different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values and seamlessly adapted bereavement support to accommodate individual needs.
- Completed initial intakes and follow-up assessments and coordinated resources and referrals based on assessment.
- Applied suitable interventions to meet needs of patients and families and demonstrated understanding of community health, welfare and social agencies.
Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Trio Hospice
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated bereavement groups and delivered ongoing compassionate support to bereaved.
- Performed clinical supervision to bereavement team and interns and coordinated orientation, education and development of team members and volunteers.
- Accepted different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values and seamlessly adapted bereavement support to accommodate individual needs.
- Completed initial intakes and follow-up assessments and coordinated resources and referrals based on assessment.
- Applied suitable interventions to meet needs of patients and families and demonstrated understanding of community health, welfare and social agencies.
Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Heart To Heart Hospice
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated bereavement groups and delivered ongoing compassionate support to bereaved.
- Performed clinical supervision to bereavement team and interns and coordinated orientation, education and development of team members and volunteers.
- Accepted different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values and seamlessly adapted bereavement support to accommodate individual needs.
- Completed initial intakes and follow-up assessments and coordinated resources and referrals based on assessment.
- Applied suitable interventions to meet needs of patients and families and demonstrated understanding of community health, welfare and social agencies.
Chaplain
Corrections Corporation Of America
06.2010 - 03.2013
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
Education
Master of Science - Chaplaincy
Huguley Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX05.2001
No Degree - Divinity
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Divinity
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX05.1986
Skills
- Palliative Care
- Reading Comprehension
- Client Needs Assessment
- Active Listening
- Coping Skills
- Grief Processes
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of four staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolve bereavement audit which led to 100% compliance.
Certification
- ACPE Training - 2012 - 2013
Timeline
Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Interim Healthcare West Texas
04.2020 - 09.2023
Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Trio Hospice
01.2016 - 06.2020
Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Heart To Heart Hospice
12.2013 - 01.2015
Chaplain
Corrections Corporation Of America
06.2010 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Chaplaincy
Huguley Medical Center
No Degree - Divinity
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Divinity
Dallas Baptist University
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
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