Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

St. Croix Hospice; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families, coordinating care with the clinical team and community resources.

The position emphasizes dignity, comfort and respect on the hospice journey, with responsibilities across assessment, planning and bereavement services. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent ministerial experience), theological coursework, and the ability to pass background and drug tests,

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 in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provides direct spiritual support to patients and families.
• Coordinates with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintains records for quality assurance and compliance.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and provides spiritual care consultation.
• Recruits and educates community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a bereavement program, ensuring follow-up care.
• Oversees condolence calls and support group scheduling.
• Conducts funeral/memorial services as requested.
• Organizes periodic memorial services for staff, volunteers, and clergy.
• Supervises spiritual care volunteers as needed.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Ministerial experience (5+ years in lieu of degree)

Theological coursework

Clinical Pastoral Education (preferred)

Job description

St. Croix Hospice in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families, coordinating care with the clinical team and community resources.

The position emphasizes dignity, comfort and respect on the hospice journey, with responsibilities across assessment, planning and bereavement services. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent ministerial experience), theological coursework, and the ability to pass background and drug tests,