Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Support

Compassus; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Recognition and support

Culture of belonging

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families within our hospice program. The role focuses on upholding Compassus values and collaborating with the inter-disciplinary team to deliver compassionate, compliant care.

The Chaplain will explain services, coordinate with clergy, and maintain care plans while honoring diverse beliefs and bereavement needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Social Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Completion of at least one unit of CPE preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in spiritual/pastoral support required.
• Experience related to loss, grief, bereavement, or trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families.
• Submits documentation to facilities after patient visits per policy.
• Articulates regulatory framework governing spiritual counseling (federal/state).
• Participates as a member of the IDT and helps develop the plan of care.
• Provides spiritual care to patient and family and coordinates with community clergy as requested.
• Identifies needs for intervention by other IDT members and communicates patient/family needs to IDT.
• Coordinates with IDT to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
• Maintains updated care plans reflecting current problems, goals, and interventions.
• Acts with respect for family beliefs and nondiscrimination.
• Recruits clerical volunteers as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Social Sciences, or related field

Completion of at least one unit of CPE

Minimum of one year of experience in spiritual/pastoral support

Experience in loss, grief, bereavement or trauma

Job description

Compassus is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families within our hospice program. The role focuses on upholding Compassus values and collaborating with the inter-disciplinary team to deliver compassionate, compliant care.

The Chaplain will explain services, coordinate with clergy, and maintain care plans while honoring diverse beliefs and bereavement needs.