Chaplain/Bereavement- Hospice

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice • Decatur, IL

5d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate and empathetic Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families. The Chaplain partners with the interdisciplinary team to provide individualized spiritual care, emotional guidance, and bereavement support while honoring each patient's beliefs, values, and traditions. The role focuses on helping patients and families navigate the hospice journey with dignity, comfort, and peace.

This is a field-based position. The schedule and territory depend on branch needs. The role is located with Decatur Forsyth Hospice in Decatur, Illinois.

Requirements

• Be ordained, commissioned, or otherwise recognized and in good standing with a religious denomination or faith tradition.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, grief support, and end-of-life spiritual care.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• State requirements may vary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological education preferred.
• Previous experience providing spiritual care; hospice, healthcare, hospital, or pastoral care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care, counseling, and emotional support to hospice patients and families based on individual beliefs, values, and preferences.
• Complete spiritual assessments, develop appropriate care plans, and document interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on patient care planning, symptom management, and bereavement services.
• Connect patients and families with community faith leaders and spiritual resources when requested or appropriate.
• Provide ongoing bereavement support and education to families while promoting dignity, comfort, and quality of life throughout the hospice journey.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility based on status).
• Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays (eligibility based on status).
• Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Additional voluntary coverage.
• Total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed