Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group • Wentzville, MO

5d • $53,600 - $80,400

About The Position

The Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver provides spiritual care to hospice patients and their families. The role supports people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs, follows the patient or caregiver’s lead in spiritual conversations, and connects them with appropriate spiritual resources and community religious leaders when needed. The Chaplain also collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, contributes insight about patients’ and caregivers’ emotional and spiritual needs, and provides spiritual and emotional care to hospice staff upon request.

Requirements

• At least 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or a bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
• Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable credentials, such as licensing or ordination, consistent with the applicant’s spiritual or faith tradition; faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board.
• Documentation demonstrating good standing with the applicant’s spiritual or faith group, with no current or pending ethical charges.
• A current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.

Nice To Haves

• At least 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or a master’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion, or a related discipline.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete certification within 90 days of hire.
• At least 2 years of hospice experience.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis.
• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to people of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, social classes, and mental or emotional statuses.
• Allow patients and caregivers to lead spiritual conversations, accompany them in their spiritual journey, and refrain from sharing personal beliefs unless asked.
• Identify and provide spiritual resources suited to each person’s belief system, and network with community religious leaders to make referrals when necessary.
• Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team and provide insight at interdisciplinary group meetings about patients’ and caregivers’ emotional and spiritual needs.
• Provide spiritual and emotional care to hospice staff when requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time