Hospice Chaplain

Gentiva; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 spiritual and emotional care to patients and families in alignment with diverse beliefs. You will join an interdisciplinary team and contribute to comfort and meaning at life's end.

Responsibilities include conducting visits, developing individualized care plans, facilitating rituals, and supporting bereavement. A theology-related degree and ACPE CPE are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or state requirements).
• Minimum of one unit ACPE-accredited CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education).
• Degrees from accredited institutions preferred; AVPO approval for non‑accredited degrees.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in line with beliefs.
• Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
• Be an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, attending care conferences with nurses, social workers, and medical staff.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals per patient/family requests.
• Assist families during grief and bereavement, providing counseling and support.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources.
• Maintain timely documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Spiritual counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology / religion / human services

ACPE-accredited CPE

Job description

Overview

Provide Peace. Offer Support. Honor Lives.

We believe every patient deserves dignity, peace, and connection—no matter where they are on life’s journey. Our Hospice Chaplains offer more than prayers and presence; they bring comfort, guidance, and meaning when it’s needed most.

What You’ll Do as a Hospice Chaplain

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their 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 of patients and families 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.

About You

The candidate must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)
• A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Note: Degrees from accredited institutions are preferred. If a degree is from a non‑accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.

We Offer

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Apply Today

Join us in expanding access, providing comfort, and transforming lives. If you are a compassionate Chaplain with experience in hospice spiritual care, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in patients’ final journey.

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace