Chaplain - Hospice

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Schedule: Monday - Friday. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No on call. How You’ll Make a Difference As a Chaplain, the work you do every day makes a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. Our team provides one of the greatest gifts—helping patients spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in the environment they prefer. In this role, you will provide spiritual care services to hospice patients and their families/caregivers, either directly or through coordination with other spiritual counselors. You’ll be a key member of an interdisciplinary team focused on compassionate, high‑quality care. What We Offer We make it easier for you to do your best work and support you with competitive financial and benefit offerings, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible plan options Paid time off 401(k) participation opportunities Company‑paid life insurance Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Other benefits designed to support your well‑being How You’ll Work You will provide direct spiritual care to patients, families, and caregivers throughout their hospice journey. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent) preferred
Experience working with death, dying, and grief support
Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Ability to meet all physical demands of the role
Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
Patience when supporting patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions
Comfort working in an interfaith setting
Respectful and accepting of diverse lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct spiritual assessments for patients and families/caregivers.
Ensure timely delivery of appropriate spiritual services.
Contribute to interdisciplinary group (IDG) plans of care to address identified spiritual needs.
Maintain accurate records of all spiritual care services and related activities for quality assurance and program development.
Document direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Provide funeral or memorial services upon request.
Coordinate periodic memorial services to support personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors involved with hospice care.
Offer consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group regarding spiritual care.
Assist in supervising spiritual care volunteers assigned to patients and families/caregivers.