Hospice Chaplain - Compassionate Spiritual Care

Compassus; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a hospice chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families. The role includes explaining hospice services, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring compassionate, culturally sensitive care at the end of life.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Divinity or related field, at least one year of spiritual/pastoral experience, and preference for CPE training. Responsibilities include documentation, collaboration with IDT, and supporting grief and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Social Sciences, or other related field preferred.
• Completion of at least one (1) unit of CPE preferred, unless required per state regulation.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the provision of spiritual/pastoral support to individuals or families required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the provision of pastoral support to individuals/families related to loss, grief, bereavement, or trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested.
• Submits appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits; documentation is completed and submitted timely according to company policy.
• Articulates the regulatory framework governing the role of the Spiritual Counselor (federal and state, if applicable).
• Participates as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Provides spiritual care support to the patient and family; supports the involvement of community clergy as the patient/family request.
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
• Collaborates with IDT to coordinate spiritual care support for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
• Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans which reflect current problems, goals and interventions for patients.
• Maintains respect for the family's environment and belief systems, and remains nondiscriminatory regarding age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, and other personal matters.
• Counsels in accordance with patient’s and family’s beliefs.
• Supports the patient and family in working through the stages of death, grief, and bereavement.
• Acts as liaison with the clerical community to interpret the needs of the hospice patient and family, and helps recruit clerical volunteers for the hospice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Language Skills

Communication

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Divinity

CPE unit (1)

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Compassus is seeking a hospice chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families. The role includes explaining hospice services, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring compassionate, culturally sensitive care at the end of life.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Divinity or related field, at least one year of spiritual/pastoral experience, and preference for CPE training. Responsibilities include documentation, collaboration with IDT, and supporting grief and