Hospice Spiritual Care Chaplain

Optum; Waterford (PA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The role works within an interdisciplinary hospice team, honoring beliefs and cultural traditions while guiding care and comfort through loss and transition.

Responsibilities include documenting spiritual needs, collaborating with clergy, and offering direct spiritual counsel.

Qualifications

• Ordained and endorsed minister or lay person with pastoral care training.
• 1+ year of experience in a health care setting or with death and dying.
• Comfort working in an interfaith setting.
• Familiar with general computer use and HR/training systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Represents a spiritual presence and connection with religious roots of hospice.
• Provides spiritual resources and support to patients and families.
• Works with the interdisciplinary hospice team to address spiritual needs.
• Document patient/family religious needs and progress notes.
• Raise spiritual needs in care conferences and report interventions.
• Provide direct spiritual counsel, prayer and sacraments when invited.
• Coordinate with patient/family clergy as requested.
• Encourage advance funeral planning and officiate if requested.
• Be present at time of death if requested.
• Provide literature and spiritual resources.
• Participate in care planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interfaith collaboration

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of accredited seminary or theology school (BDiv/MDiv)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The role works within an interdisciplinary hospice team, honoring beliefs and cultural traditions while guiding care and comfort through loss and transition.

Responsibilities include documenting spiritual needs, collaborating with clergy, and offering direct spiritual counsel.