Hospice Chaplain & Spiritual Caregiver

Lighthousehospice; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Employee Assistance Program

401(K)

Job summary

Lighthouse Hospice in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Chaplain/Pastoral Counselor to provide spiritual care to patients and families in home and facility settings. The role emphasizes compassionate counseling, assessments, referrals, and collaboration with the IDG/IDT to integrate spiritual care into the care plan.

Education includes a bachelor’s in counseling, psychology, or social work; Masters of Divinity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work from an accredited college or university.
• Masters of Divinity, preferred.
• Experience in pastoral counseling in health care settings or related supervised counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice/palliative care patients to identify spiritual needs and contribute to the care plan.
• Attend IDG/IDT meetings and participate in patient care planning.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients, families and caregivers.
• Maintain documentation of care provided using EMR and communicate changes to the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community spiritual资源

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Master of Divinity preferred

Job description

Lighthouse Hospice in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Chaplain/Pastoral Counselor to provide spiritual care to patients and families in home and facility settings. The role emphasizes compassionate counseling, assessments, referrals, and collaboration with the IDG/IDT to integrate spiritual care into the care plan.

Education includes a bachelor’s in counseling, psychology, or social work; Masters of Divinity preferred.