What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Freudenthal Hospice?
Bring hope. Bring peace. Make every visit matter.
There are few callings more meaningful than walking beside someone during the final chapter of life.
At Freudenthal Hospice, our Chaplains provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families of all faith traditions. Whether offering prayer, listening to a life story, providing comfort during difficult moments, or simply being a calming presence, our Chaplains remind patients and families they are never alone.
If you have a heart for ministry beyond the walls of the church and are looking for a family-owned organization where faith, compassion, and teamwork are valued, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Provide compassionate spiritual care to hospice patients and their families.
- Complete spiritual assessments and help develop individualized plans of care.
- Collaborate with nurses, social workers, aides, volunteers, and physicians as part of our interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Coordinate care with community clergy and spiritual leaders when appropriate.
- Offer emotional and spiritual support through prayer, conversation, scripture, sacraments (when applicable), or simply a compassionate presence.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient care conferences.
- Recruit and support community clergy and spiritual care volunteers.
- Assist with memorial services and bereavement events as requested.
- Maintain timely documentation of visits and services.
- Support Freudenthal Hospice's mission of providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.
Qualifications
- Master of Divinity (MDiv), Bachelor of Divinity (BD), or equivalent theological education.
- Experience in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, hospice, healthcare, or grief support preferred.
- Comfortable serving individuals of diverse faith backgrounds and belief systems.
- Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to the hospice philosophy of dignity, compassion, and quality of life.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
Why Freudenthal Hospice?
For over 20 years, Freudenthal has served Northwest Missouri with one mission—to provide compassionate care that allows patients and families to experience comfort, dignity, and peace.
As a family-owned agency, we believe caring for our team is just as important as caring for our patients. You'll work alongside people who genuinely support one another and understand that hospice is more than healthcare—it's a ministry of presence.
If you feel called to walk with families during life's most sacred moments, we'd love to meet you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person