Hospice Chaplain

Gentiva Health Services Inc

Springfield, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Community Support, Conferences, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Hospice Care, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Patient Care, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Springfield, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

Provide Peace. Offer Support. Honor Lives.

We believe every patient deserves dignity peace and connection-no matter where they are on lifes journey. Our Hospice Chaplains offer more than prayers and presence they bring comfort guidance and meaning when its needed most.

Were looking for a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team youll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

What Youll Do as a Hospice Chaplain

Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients families and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values.

Offer non-denominational inclusive care that respects all faiths spiritual traditions and cultural backgrounds.

Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses social workers aides and medical staff.

Assess spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.

Conduct visits prayers blessings and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.

Assist families during times of grief loss or transition and provide bereavement support and counseling.

Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients and families unique spiritual needs.

Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments interventions and outcomes.

About You

The candidate must meet one of the following educational requirements

Bachelors degree in theology religion human services counseling psychology or sociology or as required by state-specific regulations

A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education CPE

Note Degrees from accredited institutions are preferred. If a degree is from a non-accredited college or university AVPO approval is required prior to hire.

We Offer

Benefits for All Associates Full-Time Part-Time & Per Diem

Competitive Pay

401k with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

Medical Dental Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

Generous Paid Time Off 7 Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs Telemedicine Diabetes Management Joint & Spine Concierge Care

Education Support & Tuition Assistance ASN to BSN BSN to MSN

Free Continuing Education Units CEUs

Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits Pet Critical Illness Accident LTC

Apply Today

Join us in expanding access providing comfort and transforming lives. If you are a compassionate Chaplain with experience in hospice spiritual care we encourage you to apply and make a difference in patients final journey.

Legalese

This is a safety-sensitive position

Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

Where applicable employee must meet state specific requirements

We are proud to be an EEO employer

We maintain a drug-free workplace

ReqID 2026-135536 Category Bereavement Chaplains Position Type FlexPer Diem Company Heartland Hospice

About the Company

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Gentiva Health Services Inc