Hospice Chaplain — Spiritual Care & Bereavement Leader

Addus HomeCare; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Generous time off

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discounts

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Illinois is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and bereavement services to patients and families. This role supports the interdisciplinary team and participates in care planning with on-call duties.

Qualifications include seminary graduate or ordination certificate, hospice experience preferred, and a valid driver's license. We offer competitive salaries, generous time off, and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or theology school or certificate of ordination/commission; CPE preferred.
• Previous hospice experience with death and dying strongly preferred.
• Comfortable in an interfaith setting and able to respect diverse beliefs and values.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Performs spiritual bereavement assessments of patients and families/caregivers and integrates needs into the plan of care.
• Provides direct spiritual care and bereavement counseling to patients and families/caregivers.
• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers; assists team members as needed.
• Documents patient services accurately and promptly to reflect the plan of care.
• Attends group meetings to facilitate coordination of care and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Provides consultation, education, and support on spiritual care and bereavement counseling.
• Participates in Continuous Care and on call as needed.
• Assists supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patient families/caregivers.
• Develops and implements the bereavement plan of care and provides services up to one year after death.

Skills

Seminary education

Hospice experience

Interfaith sensitivity

Valid driver’s license

Education

Certificate of ordination or commission

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

Job description

JourneyCare Hospice in Illinois is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and bereavement services to patients and families. This role supports the interdisciplinary team and participates in care planning with on-call duties.

Qualifications include seminary graduate or ordination certificate, hospice experience preferred, and a valid driver's license. We offer competitive salaries, generous time off, and a 401(k) with match.