PRN Hospice Chaplain - Compassionate Spiritual Care

Compassus; West Branch Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Flexible time off

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Chaplain to provide hospice-trained spiritual support to patients and families. The role involves explaining Medicare benefits, coordinating with the IDT, and counseling in alignment with patient beliefs.

The position requires a minimum of one year in spiritual/pastoral support, with preference for CPE and loss/grief experience. The chaplain will collaborate with clergy and help recruit volunteers, ensuring compassionate, non-discriminatory care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Social Sciences, or other related field preferred, unless required per state regulation.
• Completion of at least one (1) unit of CPE preferred, unless required per state regulation.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the provision of spiritual/pastoral support to individuals or families required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the provision of pastoral support to individuals/families related to loss, grief, bereavement, or trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested.
• Submits appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits; documentation is completed and submitted timely according to company policy.
• Articulates the regulatory framework governing the role of the Spiritual Counselor (federal and state, if applicable).
• Participates as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Provides spiritual care support to the patient and family; supports the involvement of community clergy as the patient/family request.
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
• Collaborates with IDT to coordinate spiritual care support for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
• Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans which reflect current problems, goals and interventions for patients.
• Maintains respect for the family's environment and belief systems, and remains nondiscriminatory regarding age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, and other personal matters.
• Counsels in accordance with patient’s and family’s beliefs.
• Supports the patient and family in working through the stages of death, grief, and bereavement.
• Acts as liaison with the clerical community to interpret the needs of the hospice patient and family, and helps recruit clerical volunteers for the hospice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastoral care experience

Counseling

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Divinity/Social Sciences or related field

CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) unit

Job description

Compassus is seeking a Chaplain to provide hospice-trained spiritual support to patients and families. The role involves explaining Medicare benefits, coordinating with the IDT, and counseling in alignment with patient beliefs.

The position requires a minimum of one year in spiritual/pastoral support, with preference for CPE and loss/grief experience. The chaplain will collaborate with clergy and help recruit volunteers, ensuring compassionate, non-discriminatory care.