Chaplain - Hospice

Your Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package with

Bonus Opportunities

Employer Matched 401K

Free Visit & Prescriptive Services

Employer Matched HSA

Generous PTO Package

Career Development & Growth Opportuni

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Your Health is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to serve our palliative care patients across the Macon area, including homes and Assisted Living facilities. You will provide spiritual guidance, compassionate presence, and support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges.

This full-time, 8-hour day position offers a competitive compensation package, professional growth opportunities, a vehicle allowance, and benefits including 401K and PTO.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent theology degree from an accredited school.
• Ordination or endorsement from a recognized religious organization.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) certification preferred.
• Experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare setting, preferably hospice or palliative care.
• Knowledge of diverse religious and spiritual traditions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Must be able to travel between offices/facilities and have a valid, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments to understand beliefs, values and needs.
• Provide spiritual counseling to patients and families, addressing fears and existential questions.
• Offer prayer, scripture reading, and rituals as requested.
• Facilitate meaning-making and life review conversations for peace and closure.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to address spiritual needs.
• Participate in team meetings and care conferences.
• Develop relationships with local clergy and faith communities.
• Conduct presentations and workshops on spirituality and end-of-life care.
• Represent the hospice organization at community events.
• Provide bereavement support to families and assist with memorial services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Travel readiness

Compassionate care

Driving/transport

Education

Master of Divinity (MDiv) or equivalent theological degree

Job description

We are seeking a Chaplain to service our Palliative/Hospice patients throughout the Macon area. Chaplain will service homes and/or Assisted Living Facility patients, providing spiritual and emotional support to patients and families. This role involves providing compassionate presence, facilitating meaning‑making, and offering spiritual guidance to individuals of diverse faith backgrounds and beliefs.

This is a salary-based position. It is a full-time 8‑hour position (8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday‑Friday).

The Following Service Area(s) Are Currently Available

• Macon area

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
• Employer Matched 401K
• Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
• Employer Matched HSA
• Generous PTO Package
• Career Development & Growth Opportunities
• Vehicle allowance

What Are We Looking For?

Your Health is currently looking for a Hospice Chaplain to join our growing Hospice care family.

The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, and/or eliminate function(s).

Spiritual Assessment And Care

• Conduct spiritual assessments to understand the patient's beliefs, values, and spiritual needs.
• Provide spiritual counseling and support to patients and families, addressing fears, anxieties, and existential questions related to death and dying.
• Offer prayer, scripture reading, and other spiritual rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient and family.
• Facilitate meaning‑making and life review conversations, helping patients find peace and closure.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure holistic patient care, addressing spiritual needs alongside physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient progress and care plans.
• Provide spiritual support and guidance to hospice staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach And Education

• Develop relationships with local clergy and faith communities to provide support and resources to patients and families.
• Conduct presentations and workshops on spirituality and end‑of‑life care for community groups.
• Represent the hospice organization at community events and promote spiritual care services.

Bereavement Support

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to bereaved families.
• Assist with memorial services and funeral planning, as requested.
• Participate in bereavement support groups and programs.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) or equivalent theological degree from an accredited institution.
• Ordination or endorsement from a recognized religious organization.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) certification preferred.
• Experience in providing spiritual care in a healthcare setting, preferably hospice or palliative care.
• Knowledge of diverse religious and spiritual traditions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to individuals facing end‑of‑life challenges.
• Sensitivity to cultural and religious differences.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and is in good working order.