Hospice Chaplain: Bring Comfort, Hope & Dignity

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Career Path Program

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement & Certification

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) with Company Match

Voluntary Coverage

Total Rewards Package

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice in Decatur, IL is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families throughout the hospice journey.

You will partner with our interdisciplinary team to deliver individualized spiritual care, bereavement support, and collaboration with community faith resources, honoring beliefs and traditions while prioritizing dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Ordained, commissioned, or otherwise recognized and in good standing with a religious denomination or faith tradition.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological education preferred.
• Previous experience providing spiritual care; hospice, healthcare, hospital, or pastoral care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, grief support, and end-of-life spiritual care.
• State requirements may vary.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual care, counseling, and emotional support to hospice patients and their families based on individual beliefs, values, and preferences.
• Complete spiritual assessments, develop appropriate care plans, and document interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient care planning, symptom management, and bereavement services.
• Connect patients and families with community faith leaders and spiritual resources when requested or appropriate.
• Provide ongoing bereavement support and education to families while promoting dignity, comfort, and quality of life throughout the hospice journey.

Skills

Spiritual care

Bereavement support

Empathetic listening

Team collaboration

Documentation in EMR

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Job description

The Care Team Hospice in Decatur, IL is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families throughout the hospice journey.

You will partner with our interdisciplinary team to deliver individualized spiritual care, bereavement support, and collaboration with community faith resources, honoring beliefs and traditions while prioritizing dignity and comfort.