Compassionate Hospice Chaplain - Spiritual Care Leader

Grace Hospice Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Grace Hospice Minneapolis is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary care team. You will provide individualized spiritual and emotional support to patients and families based on their beliefs, values and wishes, building meaningful connections and offering comforting presence throughout the hospice journey.

You’ll collaborate with nurses, physicians and social workers, complete spiritual assessments, contribute to care plans, and provide funeral or memorial support

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
• Current ecclesiastical endorsement.
• Board certification preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals and families through serious illness, death, dying, grief or loss.
• Ability to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental listening presence.
• Respect for different cultures, traditions, beliefs and values.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to creatively connect with individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of cognitive decline.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized spiritual and emotional support to patients and families.
• Complete spiritual assessments and contribute to individualized plans of care.
• Offer compassionate listening, counseling, prayer and other spiritual support as desired.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient and family needs.
• Connect with community clergy and faith communities when additional support is requested.
• Provide funeral or memorial support when requested by families.
• Support Grace Hospice staff through presence, conversation, prayer, devotions or memorial reflections as appropriate.
• Complete required documentation and maintain communication with the Chaplain team and supervisor.

Skills

Master spiritual care

Clinical Pastoral Education

Endorsement

Board certification

Experience with illness & grief

Compassionate listening

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Team collaboration

Alzheimer's care connect

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

Four units of CPE

Job description

Grace Hospice Minneapolis is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary care team. You will provide individualized spiritual and emotional support to patients and families based on their beliefs, values and wishes, building meaningful connections and offering comforting presence throughout the hospice journey.

You’ll collaborate with nurses, physicians and social workers, complete spiritual assessments, contribute to care plans, and provide funeral or memorial support