Chaplain - Spiritual Care Coordinator

Pallatus Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pallatus Health seeks a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients and families, regardless of faith. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to address spiritual distress, facilitate meaningful end-of-life conversations, and help families find peace and comfort during this journey.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, bereavement support, and collaboration with local clergy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Care, or related field.
• Ordination or endorsement by a recognized religious body.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of pastoral care or chaplaincy experience.
• Interfaith competency and respect for diverse spiritual traditions.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to provide non-judgmental spiritual support.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
• Emotional resilience and self-care practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessments and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Offer pastoral care, prayer, and spiritual counseling to patients and families.
• Facilitate conversations about meaning, purpose, forgiveness, and legacy.
• Support patients and families through the dying process with presence and compassion.
• Coordinate with local clergy and faith communities when requested.
• Provide bereavement support and memorial services as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Document spiritual care activities and patient interactions.
• Offer support to staff and volunteers dealing with grief and secondary trauma.
• Respect and honor diverse religious and spiritual beliefs.
• Provide crisis spiritual intervention when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Interfaith competency

Pastoral counseling

Non-judgmental support

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Theology/Divinity/Pastoral Care

Ordination or endorsement by religious body

CPE certification (preferred)

Job description

Join Pallatus Health as a chaplain providing spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and families from all faith traditions and backgrounds. Offer comfort, guidance, and pastoral care during life's most sacred and challenging moments.

Position Overview

As a Chaplain at Pallatus Health, you will provide spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients and their families, regardless of their religious or spiritual background. You'll work alongside our interdisciplinary team to address spiritual distress, facilitate meaningful conversations about life and death, and help patients and families find peace and comfort during their end-of-life journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessments and develop individualized spiritual care plans
• Offer pastoral care, prayer, and spiritual counseling to patients and families
• Facilitate conversations about meaning, purpose, forgiveness, and legacy
• Support patients and families through the dying process with presence and compassion
• Coordinate with local clergy and faith communities when requested
• Provide bereavement support and memorial services as needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning
• Document spiritual care activities and patient interactions
• Offer support to staff and volunteers dealing with grief and secondary trauma
• Respect and honor diverse religious and spiritual beliefs
• Provide crisis spiritual intervention when needed

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Care, or related field
• Ordination or endorsement by a recognized religious body (or equivalent spiritual authorization)
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of pastoral care or chaplaincy experience
• Interfaith competency and respect for diverse spiritual traditions
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Ability to provide non-judgmental spiritual support
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits
• Emotional resilience and self-care practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospice or healthcare chaplaincy experience
• Board certification through professional chaplaincy organizations
• Experience with grief counseling and bereavement support
• Knowledge of various world religions and spiritual practices
• Training in trauma-informed care
• Experience facilitating memorial services and rituals

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid time off, holidays, and continuing education support
• Professional development and certification maintenance assistance
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse patient needs
• Mileage reimbursement for patient visits
• Supportive work environment with emphasis on self-care
• Opportunity to provide meaningful spiritual care during sacred moments

About Pallatus Health

At Pallatus Health, we understand that spiritual care is an essential component of holistic end-of-life care. Our chaplains serve patients and families from all backgrounds, providing comfort, hope, and spiritual support without imposing any particular religious beliefs. We honor the sacred nature of the work our chaplains do and provide them with the support and resources needed to serve with compassion and excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to serving all communities with dignity and respect.