Hospice Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Bereavement

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Career Path Program with opportunities

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice in Decatur, IL is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families at the end of life. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, plan care, and document interventions with sensitivity to beliefs and traditions.

This role is field-based, offering meaningful bedside support, bereavement services, and collaboration with community faith leaders.

Qualifications

• Ordained, commissioned, or in good standing with a denomination.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; M.Div. preferred.
• Experience in spiritual care within hospice, healthcare, or pastoral settings.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, grief support, and end-of-life spiritual care.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual care and emotional support tailored to beliefs and preferences.
• Complete spiritual assessments, develop care plans, and document in the EMR.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and bereavement services.
• Connect patients and families with faith leaders and spiritual resources as needed.
• Deliver ongoing bereavement support and education to families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Active listening

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Bereavement support

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent preferred

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

The Care Team Hospice in Decatur, IL is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families at the end of life. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, plan care, and document interventions with sensitivity to beliefs and traditions.

This role is field-based, offering meaningful bedside support, bereavement services, and collaboration with community faith leaders.