Chaplain

About the role

Unity Hospice is committed to building a diverse, compassionate, and mission-driven team. Our work is rooted in our core values: Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability, and those who join us often feel called to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families. The Chaplain provides spiritual care and support to patients and families, honoring their individual beliefs and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual counseling and support to patients and families as requested
• Complete spiritual assessments and develop individualized spiritual care plans
• Coordinate with patients’ clergy and facilitate spiritual services, prayer, or sacraments
• Assist families with funeral planning when requested
• Collaborate with Volunteer Services to connect spiritual care volunteers with patients
• Serve as a liaison to the local religious community and provide education on hospice care
• Partner with the bereavement team on memorial services and programs
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contribute to care planning
• Support process improvement initiatives related to spiritual care services

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of theology, religious studies, or related studies and/or certification in hospital or pastoral ministry required
• Master's degree in theology, divinity, or pastoral studies preferred
• Board Certification by the NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) or working toward certification preferred
• Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education are preferred
• Experience in hospice and palliative care and an understanding of hospice and palliative philosophy is preferred
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance coverage

Qualifications

A deep sense of compassion and respect for diverse spiritual beliefs, a collaborative mindset and ability to work within a team, and a commitment to supporting patients and families during meaningful end-of-life moments.

Benefits

Unity offers a range of valuable benefits, including comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and fitness membership reimbursement. Additionally, Unity provides a 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options. Competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement are also offered.

Schedule

This position is a 0.8 FTE, working 32 hours per week on a schedule of four 8-hour shifts, typically 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The workweek consists of four days, with one flexible weekday off based on departmental and patient care needs. The Float Chaplain also participates in the on-call rotation approximately one full weekend every 6–7 weeks, providing chaplain coverage for the entire Unity service area.