Hospice Chaplain PRN

Everwind Hospice; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Everwind Hospice seeks a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual support in healthcare, hospice, and community settings. You will help patients, families, and staff navigate spiritual needs with sensitivity and cultural awareness.

The role involves bereavement support, crisis intervention, and leadership in spiritual care initiatives, collaborating with healthcare teams to honor dignity at end of life.

Qualifications

• Bereavement care experience or training.
• Crisis intervention techniques for distressed individuals.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles and ethics.
• Familiarity with Christian counseling while respecting other faiths.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual counseling to patients, families, and staff with compassion.
• Lead and participate in worship, rites, and spiritual care initiatives.
• Coordinate events promoting spiritual well‑being in the community.
• Offer bereavement support and guidance to those coping with loss.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into treatments.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies for emotional distress.
• Create reflective materials and prayers for community use.
• Support hospice care teams to ensure dignity at end of life.
• Engage in Christian counseling as needed while honoring other beliefs.

Skills

Bereavement support

Crisis intervention

Spiritual care

Leadership

Education

Ordination/Endorsement

Job description

About Us

At Everwind Hospice, our mission is to provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families during their end-of-life journey. Our team is made up of deeply compassionate, highly skilled professionals who see their work as a calling-not just a career. Nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers come together with one purpose: to provide more than care. We offer presence, empathy, and unwavering support, tailoring every moment to honor each person’s journey with dignity, comfort, and love.

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual support and guidance to individuals in various settings, including healthcare facilities, hospices, and community organizations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of diverse faith traditions. This role involves offering bereavement support, crisis intervention, and leadership in spiritual care initiatives.

Duties

• Provide spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff in a compassionate manner.

• Conduct public speaking engagements to educate groups on spiritual care practices and resources.

• Plan and coordinate events that promote spiritual well-being within the community.

• Offer bereavement support to individuals coping with loss, providing comfort and guidance during difficult times.

• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds to understand their spiritual needs.

• Implement crisis intervention strategies for those facing emotional or spiritual distress.

• Write reflective materials, prayers, or resources that can be shared with the community.

• Collaborate with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into patient treatment plans.

• Provide hospice care support, ensuring dignity and respect for patients nearing the end of life.

• Engage in Christian counseling as needed while respecting the beliefs of others.

Experience

• Bereavement support techniques and practices.

• Crisis intervention methods tailored for individuals in distress.

• Knowledge of hospice care principles and practices.

• Familiarity with Christian counseling approaches while being open to various faith perspectives.

• Proven leadership abilities in guiding teams or groups in spiritual matters.

Requirements

• Ordination or Endorsement

• Certification (Optional but Preferred)

Benefits

• Flexible schedule