Hospice Spiritual Care Chaplain

Bethesda Health Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a Chaplain to deliver spiritual services to patients and families within the hospice program. You will provide direct spiritual support, participate in care planning, admissions visits, and ensure proper documentation.

Opportunities include on-call rotation, liturgical duties, and bereavement follow-up as needed. The position requires seminary education and state requirements, with a focus on compassion, ecumenical approach, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology; certification in hospital or pastoral ministry is a plus.
• One-year experience in hospice is preferred.
• Expertise with written and oral communications, documentation requirements, and program management.
• Ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical.
• Experience working with patients/families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients and families.
• Interact with staff, clergy, and community groups to address spiritual concerns.
• Participate in patient care plan meetings and admissions visits; assist with contract signing.
• Maintain records of visits per policy and regulation; manage on-call availability for chaplain services.
• Normally perform liturgical assignments and educational outreach; assist with funeral or memorial services.

Skills

Pastoral care

Hospice experience

Communication

Open and ecumenical

Documentation

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a Chaplain to deliver spiritual services to patients and families within the hospice program. You will provide direct spiritual support, participate in care planning, admissions visits, and ensure proper documentation.

Opportunities include on-call rotation, liturgical duties, and bereavement follow-up as needed. The position requires seminary education and state requirements, with a focus on compassion, ecumenical approach, and effective communication with