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