Compassionate Hospice Chaplain (PRN)

Altus Hospice; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401(k) matching

Onboarding program

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Career path program

Job summary

Altus Hospice in Corpus Christi is seeking a PRN Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families as they navigate end-of-life care. You will join an Interdisciplinary Team, offering comfort, dignity, and compassionate presence across faiths.

The role emphasizes spiritual counseling, grief support, and collaboration with care staff, with a flexible schedule and a mission-driven environment that values patient-centered care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or theology degree (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree), or appropriate certification in pastoral ministry strongly preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in interfaith settings and able to accept diverse beliefs.
• Experience providing spiritual care in a hospice, hospital, or community health setting is strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to handle stress associated with ministering to patients/residents and their loved ones who experience pain, suffering, death, and grief.
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including a background in EMR.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families as part of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Provide spiritual counseling, comfort, and guidance for individuals and families of all faiths and belief systems.
• Offer grief and bereavement support throughout the hospice journey and following loss.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and care team to coordinate spiritual care and ensure holistic, compassionate support.
• Communicate effectively with hospice staff and community partners to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards and agency policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interfaith communication

Grief support

EMR proficiency

Documentation

Education

Seminary degree (BD/MDiv) or equivalent

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Altus Hospice in Corpus Christi is seeking a PRN Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families as they navigate end-of-life care. You will join an Interdisciplinary Team, offering comfort, dignity, and compassionate presence across faiths.

The role emphasizes spiritual counseling, grief support, and collaboration with care staff, with a flexible schedule and a mission-driven environment that values patient-centered care and professional growth.