Hospice Chaplain Bereavement Counselor

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. 

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. 

Exceptional Benefits:

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Company Vehicle Program 
• Flexible Work Schedule 
• Mentorship Culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Cutting Edge Technology

 

Key Responsibilities 

Optimal Care Hospice Chaplains are responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Optimal Care Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. 

 

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Assuring spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner 

• Making the initial evaluation within 5 days of hospice admission and re-evaluating the patient’s social work needs during each subsequent visit 

• Making follow-up visits according to patient, family, and facility needs 

• Facilitating the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs 

• Providing consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care. 

• Performing funeral or memorial services for patients as requested 

• Planning periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team 

Required Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree). 

• Current and valid driver’s license 

• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage 

• Experience working with death and dying, individuals, families, and caregivers 

• Experience and/or education in grief or loss counseling 

• Ability to work as a member of Hospice Interdisciplinary Team 

• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, values and provide comfort in an interfaith setting 

• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations 

• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care 

Desired Qualifications 

• Hospice experience is preferred 

• Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB) 

Location 

• Office Location:  801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202

• Main Service Area: Jackson 

Hours 

• Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday 

• Weekend rotation