Hospice Chaplain and/or Spiritual Counselor
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Description
Position Title: Hospice Chaplain and/or Spiritual Counselor
Location: Upland Hills Health - Home Health and Hospice
Role & Department: Hospice Chaplain and/or Spiritual Counselor that will work in the Home Health and Hospice Department (and other departments as needed)
Hours & Shift: This is a per diem position and will work on average between 5 to 10 hours per month, but this can vary depending on need.
Role Responsibilities:
- The Hospice chaplains may work in hospitals, nursing homes, health care facilities and patients' homes.
- The Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor will provide emotional and spiritual counseling and support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Chaplains may provide bereavement services, take phone calls, make visits and attend memorial services for family members upon the death of a patient.
- These professionals make spiritual assessments of patients, taking into account mental, emotional, physical and spiritual stresses, and respond with appropriate counseling and care.
- Chaplains are members of the interdisciplinary team, which is a group of specialists and professionals that provides guidance and support.
- Accordingly, they assist the medical staff in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Individualized plans may include daily spiritual consultations and performance of sacraments if applicable.
- The Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor must be available and able to perform a spiritual assessment.
- Other duties may include submitting written reports on patient interactions and acting as liaisons between members of the clergy and hospice patients.
- Chaplains don't replace clergy members but rather are there to offer further support and communicate the needs of the patient.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies, Pastoral Care, or related field required.
- Master's degree in Divinity (MDiv), Theology, Pastoral Studies, or equivalent preferred.
- Ordained, commissioned, or endorsed by a recognized faith group.
- Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
- Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, healthcare chaplaincy, or pastoral care preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to provide spiritual, emotional, and bereavement support to patients and families of diverse faith traditions.
Employee Benefits:
• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
• Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
• Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!
Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: October 27, 2026