Hospice Chaplain (37710)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to provide meaningful spiritual care
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Additional compensation for on-call participation
• Mission-driven hospice environment Key Responsibilities
• Conduct spiritual assessments
• Provide spiritual counseling and support
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Support patients, families, and caregivers Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, Religious Studies, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required; Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or related graduate degree preferred.
• Completion of at least one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred; additional CPE units or hospice/palliative care training strongly preferred.
• Previous hospice, palliative care, pastoral care, ministry, hospital, healthcare, or bereavement experience preferred.
• Ability to provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients and families of all faiths, beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of grief support, end-of-life care, spiritual assessments, and hospice philosophy preferred.
• Ability to complete spiritual assessments and provide spiritual counseling in accordance with patient and family needs and Medicare hospice guidelines.
• Ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement, or good standing with a recognized faith group preferred, if applicable to the candidate’s faith tradition.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within assigned territory required.
• Ability to meet all field staff requirements, including successful completion of a background check, TB testing, and current CPR certification in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.