Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care&Bereavement

The Care Team; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement and Certif. Help

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families during their hospice journey. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans that honor beliefs, values, and traditions, while delivering comfort, dignity, and peace.

The role includes spiritual assessments, bereavement support, and collaboration with community faith leaders.

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.

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

Empathy

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Spiritual care

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families during their hospice journey. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans that honor beliefs, values, and traditions, while delivering comfort, dignity, and peace.

The role includes spiritual assessments, bereavement support, and collaboration with community faith leaders.