Hospice Chaplain (PRN) — Meaningful Care & Growth

Compassus; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassus seeks a Chaplain to provide hospice-trained spiritual support to patients and families. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, culturally sensitive care while respecting patient beliefs and family dynamics.

Candidates should have a background in divinity or related fields, with experience in pastoral support and bereavement. High integrity and confidentiality are essential; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience providing spiritual/pastoral support to individuals or families.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, care planning, and bereavement support.
• Ability to counsel patients and families in alignment with beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families.
• Submit required documentation to facilities after visits.
• Articulate regulatory framework governing spiritual care.
• Participate in IDT with development and implementation of care plans.
• Provide spiritual care to patients and involve community clergy as requested.
• Identify need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Communicate patient and family needs to IDT.
• Coordinate spiritual care with IDT for continuity and quality.
• Maintain updated care plans reflecting problems, goals and interventions.
• Respect family environments and nondiscriminatory practices.

Skills

Counseling

Hospice care

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Divinity or related field

CPE unit (preferred)

Job description

Compassus seeks a Chaplain to provide hospice-trained spiritual support to patients and families. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, culturally sensitive care while respecting patient beliefs and family dynamics.

Candidates should have a background in divinity or related fields, with experience in pastoral support and bereavement. High integrity and confidentiality are essential; equal opportunity employer.