Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver

Gentiva; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Matching

Career Advancement

Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Fleet Vehicle Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs

Education Support

Tuition Assistance

CEUs

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

Responsibilities include assessing spiritual needs, developing care plans, conducting visits and rituals, and supporting families through grief, while partnering with nurses, social workers, and other clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state regulations).
• A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values.
• Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
• Assess spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
• Assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients' and families' unique spiritual needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree (theology / religion / human services / counseling / psychology / sociology)

ACPE-accredited CPE

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

Responsibilities include assessing spiritual needs, developing care plans, conducting visits and rituals, and supporting families through grief, while partnering with nurses, social workers, and other clinicians.