What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at The Care Team Home Health & Hospice?
The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Chaplain to join our team. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who is called to serve others through spiritual care, emotional support, and compassionate presence during life's most important moments.
As a Hospice Chaplain, you will provide spiritual guidance and support to patients, families, and caregivers navigating the end-of-life journey. Working closely with the interdisciplinary team, you'll help address spiritual needs, offer comfort during times of grief and uncertainty, and support individuals of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds with dignity and respect.
At The Care Team, you'll be supported by a collaborative team and a culture that values Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect. If you're passionate about helping others find peace, meaning, and comfort during difficult times, we'd love to connect with you.
Who We Are:
At The Care Team Hospice, we are a mission-driven, patient-centered provider dedicated to delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Our goal is to be the most trusted partner in hospice, supporting patients and their families with comfort, dignity, and respect during life's most important moments.
We offer a supportive, growth-focused environment along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for eligible employees)
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match (for eligible employees)
• Additional Voluntary Coverage
• Mission-Driven Culture Focused on Compassionate Care
Schedule, Territory & Coverage:
• Part-Time Position
• Territory: Midland, MI and surrounding communities within approximately a one-hour radius
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized plans to address patient and family spiritual needs.
• Provide spiritual counseling, emotional support, prayer, and compassionate presence to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support holistic patient care and participate in care planning discussions.
• Provide grief support, bereavement resources, and spiritual guidance throughout the hospice journey.
• Maintain timely documentation and ensure services are provided in accordance with hospice regulations and patient-centered care practices.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, Religious Studies, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required; Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or related graduate degree preferred.
• Previous hospice, palliative care, pastoral care, ministry, healthcare, or bereavement experience preferred.
• Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and/or hospice-specific spiritual care training preferred.