Chaplain

St. Croix Hospice; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice seeks a Chaplain to guide patients and families through the end‑of‑life journey, providing emotional, practical and spiritual guidance within the patient care team.

The role involves coordinating with clinical staff and community resources, and may include bereavement program duties. The chaplain will conduct spiritual assessments, develop care plans, and participate in quality and compliance activities, ensuring HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated theological coursework required.
• If no degree, five or more years of experience in a formal ministerial setting required.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid state driver’s license; access to an automobile in good working order; valid insurance; acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual support to patients and families.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and provide spiritual care consultation.
• Coordinate with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Recruit and educate community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
• Oversee bereavement program and follow‑up care.

Skills

Spiritual care

Bereavement support

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology or biblical studies

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Location and Type

Location: Neenah, WI 54956

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: 100%

Chaplain

Position Overview

At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end‑of‑life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patients’ quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. The Hospice Chaplain provides emotional, practical, and/or spiritual guidance for patients and their families, meeting them where they are on their hospice journey. As part of the patient care team, chaplains support the unique needs of each patient, including visiting with patients and their families, coordinating with the clinical team, and connecting them with community resources and services. In end‑of‑life planning, the chaplain has the privilege of being responsible for providing spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of St. Croix Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.

Essential Functions and Skills

• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide direct spiritual support to patients and families.
• Coordinate with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintain records for quality assurance and compliance.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and provide spiritual care consultation.
• Recruit and educate community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a bereavement program, ensuring follow‑up care.
• Oversee condolence calls and support group scheduling.
• Conduct funeral and memorial services as requested.
• Organize periodic memorial services for staff, volunteers, and clergy.
• Supervise spiritual care volunteers as needed.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated theological coursework required.
• If no degree, five or more years of experience in a formal ministerial setting required.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid state driver’s license; access to an automobile in good working order; automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements; and an acceptable driving record required.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in biblical studies, theology, or religious studies, or equivalent theology degree.
• Graduated from an accredited seminary or school of theology (MDIV, MTS, ThM, or equivalent theological degree).
• One or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education.

Physical Requirements

• Push/pull and lift/carry up to 12 pounds; occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• Adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.