Compassionate Hospice Chaplain for End-of-Life Care

Gentiva; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You’ll join an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, guidance, and meaning for those on life’s final journey.

The role emphasizes inclusive care across faiths, with duties including spiritual assessments, care planning, rituals, and bereavement support, while collaborating with nurses and social workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)
• Minimum of one ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit
• Degrees from accredited institutions are preferred; AVPO approval is required prior to hire if non-accredited

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with beliefs and values.
• Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
• Assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients' and families' unique spiritual needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Spiritual care

Bereavement support

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology

ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - 1 unit

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You’ll join an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, guidance, and meaning for those on life’s final journey.

The role emphasizes inclusive care across faiths, with duties including spiritual assessments, care planning, rituals, and bereavement support, while collaborating with nurses and social workers.