Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator

Salus Homecare; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salus Hospice in Oceanside, CA is seeking a compassionate Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator to provide spiritual care, grief counseling, and emotional support to patients and families throughout the hospice journey.

Responsibilities include conducting spiritual assessments, counseling individuals and families, attending IDT meetings, developing care plans, providing bereavement follow-up, and coordinating resources with diverse faith traditions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology; appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry, or two years hospice experience preferred.
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide ecumenical spiritual care with openness and respect.

Responsibilities

• Complete spiritual assessments within required timeframes.
• Provide individual and family pastoral counseling.
• Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings regularly.
• Develop, implement, and revise care plans for patients and families.
• Provide spiritual care resources and referrals respecting diverse faiths.
• Offer bereavement support and grief counseling before and after patient passing.
• Coordinate bereavement follow-up and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with hospice team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Interpersonal skills

Education

Seminary degree / theology certification

Hospice experience (2 years)

Job description

Chaplain / Bereavement Coordinator

Salus Hospice | Job Posting

Position Summary

Salus Hospice is seeking a compassionate Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator to provide spiritual care, emotional support, and grief counseling to patients and families throughout the hospice journey.

Responsibilities

• Complete spiritual assessments within required timeframes, including spiritual and emotional factors related to the patient’s condition.
• Provide individual and family support through spiritual needs assessments and counseling.
• Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings regularly.
• Develop, implement, and revise care plans based on changing patient and family needs.
• Provide spiritual care resources and referrals to clergy representing diverse religions and faith traditions.
• Provide bereavement support and grief counseling to families before and after a patient’s passing.
• Coordinate bereavement follow-up services and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with the hospice team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry, or two years of hospice experience preferred.
• Experience in chaplaincy, geriatrics, hospice, end-of-life care, or supporting patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses and death.
• Ability to remain open, flexible, and respectful while providing ecumenical spiritual care.
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• Willingness to travel regularly to patient locations.

Join Salus Hospice

Make a meaningful difference by providing comfort, dignity, spiritual support, and compassionate guidance to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments.

Salus Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.

$38-$41 per hour