Hospice Chaplain

Three Oaks Hospice; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a chaplain to provide home-based spiritual care to terminally ill patients and families in the Austin area. You will assess spiritual needs and provide counseling, coordinating with local clergy to support the patient’s spiritual journey.

Qualifications include a college degree (Master of Divinity preferred) and at least 1 year of chaplain experience in healthcare, with strong interpersonal skills and reliable transportation for home visits.

Qualifications

• Provide spiritual care in home to terminally ill patients and families.
• One (1) year experience as a Chaplain in a health care institution preferred.
• Working knowledge of community spiritual resources.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation. Valid driver’s license auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care in the home to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Assess patients' and families' spiritual needs and provide counseling.
• Facilitate visits by local clergy or pastoral counselors as needed.
• Participate as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT).

Education

Master of Divinity

College degree

Job description

Territory: Austin Metropolitan area

Come join our team at Three Oaks Hospice and our sister companies—Agape Hospice Care, Sage Hospice, Primary and Palliative Care, Elevation Hospice of Colorado, Elevation Hospice, and Primary and Palliative Care of Utah. We are growing and looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career in hospice and palliative care.

Together, we share a unified mission to deliver best-in-class care to patients and families. While each organization maintains its own identity and local culture, we operate as one connected network—using shared systems and support to create a smooth, consistent, and candidate-friendly hiring experience.

Why Work For Us

We are committed to being an employer of choice, offering a supportive culture centered on patient care, clinical excellence, and employee success. If you’re looking for purpose, stability, and growth—this is the place to be. Join our team!

Position Summary: Primary function is to provide spiritual care in the home to terminally ill patients and their families. To provide an assessment of the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and to provide counseling to meet those needs. Makes reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors or other individuals who can support the patient’s spiritual needs. Participates as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT).

Qualifications

• In good standing with denomination or religious affiliation College degree preferred; Master of Divinity preferred
• Experience in a spiritual or religious organization. One (1) year experience as a Chaplain in a health care institution preferred.
• Working knowledge of community spiritual resources. Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation. Valid driver’s license auto liability insurance.