Suncrest Hospice·Niles, Illinois
The Chaplain provides spiritual guidance and compassionate support to a diverse population of hospice patients and their families. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage spiritual care records and volunteer supervision.
Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Actual Work/Life Balance Competitive Pay: $60,000 - $70,000 Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades Details The Chaplain provides spiritual support, guidance, and resources to patients and their families. They provide compassionate services to a diverse population encompassing all faiths that are represented by patients, families, and team members, while at the same time, reflecting the mission and philosophy of Suncrest.
Certificate of graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree), or a degree in pastoral care, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred One year of chaplain experience preferred Experience working with death and the dying, as it relates to patients and their families/caregivers; Ability to work as a contributing member of interdisciplinary group Comfort level in inter-faith setting Minimum of 3 units of CPE; and MDiv or Masters in Theology required. (1 unit of CPE minimum, more preferred) Assesses spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensures that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner; Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors; Maintains accurate records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision; Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings, providing consultation, education, and support Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested; Assists with the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers; Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
Requires a degree in theology or pastoral care, with a Master's degree and at least one unit of CPE preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and experience working with end-of-life care.
Market context
In Illinois, chaplain openings are often tied to hospitals, hospice, and other end-of-life care settings, where employers look for candidates who can support patients and families in emotionally complex situations. This role is competitive because a theology or pastoral care background, a master’s degree, CPE, and experience with end-of-life care can all matter, along with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show direct experience in bedside support and grief care.