Full-Time Hospice Chaplain — Comfort, Hope & Dignity

Hospice of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision

Career Path Program

15 days PTO & 10 Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement & Certification

Wellness & Discount Programs

Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership

Job summary

Hospice of New Mexico is seeking a Full Time Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families within Albuquerque. The role operates Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm, as part of our interdisciplinary team to honor diverse faiths and beliefs while delivering compassionate end-of-life care.

The Chaplain will offer spiritual care, grief support, and collaboration with care teams, ensuring comfort, dignity, and meaningful presence throughout the hospice journey.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (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.

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.

Education

BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Tools

EMR

Job description

Hospice of New Mexico is seeking a Full Time Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families within Albuquerque. The role operates Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm, as part of our interdisciplinary team to honor diverse faiths and beliefs while delivering compassionate end-of-life care.

The Chaplain will offer spiritual care, grief support, and collaboration with care teams, ensuring comfort, dignity, and meaningful presence throughout the hospice journey.