Per Diem Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Counselor

Optimal Care•Carmel, IN

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide meaningful spiritual support and guidance to patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. As a Hospice Chaplain, you'll provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, caregivers, and families while supporting their emotional and spiritual needs throughout the hospice journey. Working as part of the interdisciplinary care team, you'll help ensure each patient receives personalized support that honors their beliefs, values, and individual needs while promoting comfort, dignity, and peace at end of life. This role is ideal for a compassionate spiritual care professional who is dedicated to serving others and thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment. You'll complete spiritual assessments, develop individualized care plans, provide ongoing visits and support, and collaborate with clinical teams to address the holistic needs of patients and families. Through education, counseling, memorial services, and community outreach, you'll play an important role in strengthening the hospice experience and ensuring patients and loved ones feel supported, respected, and cared for throughout their journey.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree)
Experience working with death and dying, individuals, families, and caregivers
Experience and/or education in grief or loss counseling
Reliable transportation
Valid driver’s license
Valid automobile insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience
Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group
Comfort in an interfaith setting
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
Ability to network with community clergy and congregations
Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate spiritual care to patients, caregivers, and families.
Support patients' emotional and spiritual needs throughout the hospice journey.
Ensure each patient receives personalized support that honors their beliefs, values, and individual needs.
Promote comfort, dignity, and peace at end of life.
Complete spiritual assessments.
Develop individualized care plans.
Provide ongoing visits and support.
Collaborate with clinical teams to address the holistic needs of patients and families.
Provide education, counseling, and memorial services.
Engage in community outreach.