Chaplain / Bereavement Coordinator
Salus Hospice | Job Posting
Position Summary
Salus Hospice is seeking a compassionate Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator to provide spiritual care, emotional support, and grief counseling to patients and families throughout the hospice journey.
Responsibilities
- Complete spiritual assessments within required timeframes, including spiritual and emotional factors related to the patient’s condition.
- Provide individual and family support through spiritual needs assessments and counseling.
- Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings regularly.
- Develop, implement, and revise care plans based on changing patient and family needs.
- Provide spiritual care resources and referrals to clergy representing diverse religions and faith traditions.
- Provide bereavement support and grief counseling to families before and after a patient’s passing.
- Coordinate bereavement follow-up services and maintain accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with the hospice team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry, or two years of hospice experience preferred.
- Experience in chaplaincy, geriatrics, hospice, end-of-life care, or supporting patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses and death.
- Ability to remain open, flexible, and respectful while providing ecumenical spiritual care.
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
- Willingness to travel regularly to patient locations.
Join Salus Hospice
Make a meaningful difference by providing comfort, dignity, spiritual support, and compassionate guidance to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments.
Salus Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.
$38-$41 per hour