Hospice Chaplain

Gentiva; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will provide spiritual support to patients and families, ensuring dignity and grace during challenging times. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and offer training in spiritual care. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities. If you are passionate about providing care with love and respect, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in relevant fields required.
• Two years of experience in spiritual care ministry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and counseling to patients and families.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and training.

Skills

Spiritual Care

Counseling

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theology or Related Field

Master's Degree in Counseling or Theology

Clinical Pastoral Education

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Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

As a Hospice Chaplain, You Will

• You will report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director.
• You will be responsible for the spiritual services provided to hospice patients and families.
• Participatein developing the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Visit patients/families identified as appropriate for spiritual care services and provides direct spiritual support, counsel, prayer, and ministry as appropriate.
• Assist members of the interdisciplinary team in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient/family response to dying.
• Serve as liaison and resource for community spiritual leaders in dealing with hospice patient/family.
• Assist members of the interdisciplinary team in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient/family response to dying.
• Assist in training and education in spiritual care for hospice staff, volunteers, local clergy, nursing home staff, and the community.
  
  

About You

The candidate must meet ONE of the following requirements:

• BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology from a college or university and/or as required by state-specific regulations.
• A Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, theology or divinity from a college or university and/or as required by state-specific regulations. (Preferred.)
• A minimum of one unit of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)-accredited CPE.
• Note a degree received from an accredited college/university is preferred. If the degree is received from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.
  
  

Additional Experience

• Two years of active work in spiritual care ministry/ program, one unit of pastoral education (per state requirements, if indicated), and demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community spiritual leaders of various denominations/beliefs is required.
• Three years of active work in hospice spiritual care support and one year of clinical pastoral education is preferred.
  
  

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
  
  

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
  
  

ReqID: 2025-118504

Category: Bereavement / Chaplains

Position Type: Flex/Per Diem

Company: Gentiva Hospice

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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