Hospice Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Bereavement Lead

St. Croix Hospice; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Grand Rapids, MN is seeking a Chaplain to provide emotional, practical and spiritual guidance to patients and families, coordinating with the clinical team and community resources to honor each hospice journey.

You will develop care plans, deliver direct spiritual support, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and help grow bereavement services while ensuring HIPAA compliance and compassionate care across home settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a formal ministerial setting is required.
• Demonstrated theological coursework required.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License and automobile in good working order with insurance as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provides direct spiritual support to patients and families.
• Coordinates with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintains records for quality assurance and compliance.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and provides spiritual care consultation.
• Recruits and educates community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a bereavement program and follow-up care.
• Oversees condolence calls and scheduling of support groups.
• Conducts funeral/memorial services as requested.
• Organizes periodic memorial services for staff, volunteers, and clergy.
• Supervises spiritual care volunteers as needed.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Spiritual assessments

Direct spiritual support

Coordinate with chaplains

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years experience in ministerial setting

Theological coursework

Job description

St. Croix Hospice in Grand Rapids, MN is seeking a Chaplain to provide emotional, practical and spiritual guidance to patients and families, coordinating with the clinical team and community resources to honor each hospice journey.

You will develop care plans, deliver direct spiritual support, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and help grow bereavement services while ensuring HIPAA compliance and compassionate care across home settings.