Hospice Chaplain

Gentiva; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Education Support & CEUs

Company-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice in Livingston, TN seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care within an interdisciplinary team.

You will assess spiritual needs, develop individualized care plans, conduct visits and rituals, and provide bereavement support while documenting interventions and outcomes. This is a full-time weekday role with growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or as required by state regulations
• ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required
• Degrees from accredited institutions preferred; AVPO approval if non-accredited

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Work as part of the interdisciplinary team in patient care conferences
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized care plans
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as requested
• Provide bereavement support and counseling to families
• Build relationships with faith leaders and community resources
• Maintain timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Spiritual assessment

Bereavement support

Education

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

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.

We’re looking for a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

This is a full-time weekday position.

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)

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