Hospice Chaplain — Compassionate Spiritual Support

Compassus; Osceola (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Chaplain at Compassus provides spiritual support to patients and families within hospice care, upholding Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation. The role integrates with the IDT to deliver comprehensive, individualized care and may involve coordinating with local clergy as requested.

Applicants may be ordained or trained in other spiritual leadership roles; death and dying, belief systems, and spiritual assessment skills training are provided within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s preferred in related field.
• Completion of at least one CPE unit preferred.
• Minimum one year of spiritual/pastoral support experience.
• Missouri-specific counseling/related field education required or stated.
• Must complete employer-provided training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits; obtain consent and election documents as requested.
• Participate in the IDT and contribute to the plan of care with spiritual care input.
• Provide spiritual care to patient and family; coordinate with community clergy on request.
• Maintain care plans reflecting problems, goals, and interventions; ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Language Skills

Other Skills and Abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Social Sciences, or related field

Completion of CPE (unit)

Missouri state education requirements for counseling/related field

Job description

The Chaplain at Compassus provides spiritual support to patients and families within hospice care, upholding Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation. The role integrates with the IDT to deliver comprehensive, individualized care and may involve coordinating with local clergy as requested.

Applicants may be ordained or trained in other spiritual leadership roles; death and dying, belief systems, and spiritual assessment skills training are provided within