Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care & Bereavement

St. Croix Hospice; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Chaplain to provide emotional, practical and spiritual guidance to patients and families at the end of life. The role integrates with the patient care team, coordinating with clinicians and connecting families to community resources.

You will support bereavement programs and may lead funeral or memorial services. You will conduct spiritual assessments, develop individualized care plans, and recruit community chaplains and volunteers, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a formal ministerial setting is required.
• Demonstrated theological coursework required.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver's License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance per state requirements, and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide direct spiritual support to patients and families.
• Coordinate with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintain records for quality assurance and compliance.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and provide spiritual care consultation.
• Recruit and educate community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a bereavement program and follow-up care.
• Oversee condolence calls and memorial services scheduling.
• Perform funeral/memorial services as requested.
• Organize periodic memorial services for staff, volunteers, and clergy.
• Supervise spiritual care volunteers as needed.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Spiritual care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Bereavement support

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Theological coursework

Job description

St. Croix Hospice in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Chaplain to provide emotional, practical and spiritual guidance to patients and families at the end of life. The role integrates with the patient care team, coordinating with clinicians and connecting families to community resources.

You will support bereavement programs and may lead funeral or memorial services. You will conduct spiritual assessments, develop individualized care plans, and recruit community chaplains and volunteers, while ensuring