UnitedHealth Group·Biloxi, Mississippi
The Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional care to hospice patients, their families, and staff members. They work within an interdisciplinary team to support the spiritual needs of individuals across diverse backgrounds.
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As the Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver, you will provide spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.
Primary Responsibilities: Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class, and mental/emotional status Demonstrate ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Chaplain to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing one’s own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person’s belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary Demonstrate ability to work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team and provide insight in the IDG meeting concerning the patient/caregiver’s emotional and spiritual needs Provide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice Staff when requested You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline 2+ years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant’s spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board Documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
4+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline Current CPR certification o ability to complete within 90 days of hire 2+ years of Hospice experience Exceptional verbal communication skills Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $48,240 to $72,360 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Candidates must have at least 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare or pastoral setting is required, along with current endorsement from a faith tradition.
Market context
Hospice chaplain openings in Mississippi are often tied to growing needs for end-of-life support in home-based and facility settings. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates who can offer inclusive spiritual care across faiths and cultures, along with a theology, religion, human services, or related degree, or ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show hospice experience, cultural sensitivity, and comfort supporting patients and families during serious illness.