Chaplain - CCHS Hourly - Wausau Hospice Homecare

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice is seeking a CHAPLAIN - HOURLY to join our HOSPICE HOMECARE team!

The Chaplain provides pastoral care and counseling on an ecumenical basis to Aspirus patients, their family members and staff. Establishes working relationships with community clergy and supports their participation in developing and providing spiritual care for their faith community.

The position is based out of the Aspirus at Home Hospice-Wausau office, however, the ideal candidate for this role will be available to serve patients in the Merrill and Tomahawk WI region.

HOURS: Full Time 1.0 FTE, 80 Hours Biweekly

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of theology, religious traditions, practices and beliefs, and spirituality normally acquired through completion of a graduate degree from an accredited theological school or college is required. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) unit of clinical pastoral education or willingness to obtain within the first year of hire required.
• A minimum of four (4) successfully completed units of clinical pastoral education, preferred.
• Clinical pastoral education accredited by ACPE preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) unit of clinical pastoral education or willingness to obtain within the first year of hire.
• A minimum of two years of parish or parish-related experience necessary to enhance and develop skills.
• Four to six years of parish experience and prior pastoral experience in a general hospital beneficial.
• Ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement, and certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) beneficial.
• Possesses general knowledge of behavioral sciences and health care, with the ability to integrate that knowledge with religious faith and practice.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital , the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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