Hospice Chaplain

Unity Hospice • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Hospice Chaplain at Unity Hospice is responsible for providing spiritual care and support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. This role involves conducting spiritual assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating with community religious resources. The Chaplain will manage a caseload of patients, participate in an on-call rotation, and provide grief and loss support, ensuring that patients find meaning and purpose during their final days.

Requirements

• Ordination, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group.
• Masters of Divinity/Theology or equivalent.
• BCC Board Certified or Board Certifiable.
• Completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or currently completing 4th unit.
• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Driver's license, insurance, and vehicle.
• Utmost compassion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments of incoming patients and manage a caseload.
• Participate in developing a plan of care to meet patient and family spiritual needs.
• Serve as liaison and coordinate care with community religious resources.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for evenings and weekends.
• Provide grief and loss support.
• Manage a case load of patients by creating your own visit schedule.
• Conduct daily visits where patient resides.
• Collaborate with fellow Hospice team members.
• Deliver outstanding care.
• Foster relationships with your patients and families to support them in finding meaning and purpose.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Master's degree