Hospice Chaplain

Madrona Hospice Care Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to患者

Referral Bonus

Company Social Events

Job summary

Madrona Hospice Care Inc. seeks a Hospice Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families and to collaborate with local clergy and counselors, ensuring compassionate, personalized support for every faith or tradition.

The role is per diem with a rate of $40 - $50 per visit, requiring a graduate theology degree and strong experience in end-of-life care. A valid driver’s license and an ability to work within an interdisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in theology or divinity from an accredited seminary or school of theology.
• Experience supporting individuals and families through death and dying.
• Comfort and openness in interfaith settings.
• Collaborative spirit within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong connections with community clergy and congregations.
• Commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Offer direct spiritual care to patients and families and coordinate with community chaplains and counselors.
• Complete spiritual assessments and help shape each patient’s plan of care.
• Serve as a collaborator in the interdisciplinary team and participate in care conferences.
• Document visits and maintain records supporting quality, compliance and improvement.
• Build relationships with local congregations to recruit and support chaplains, counselors and volunteers.
• Lead funeral and memorial services for patients and plan memorials for staff and community partners.
• Help supervise spiritual care volunteers assigned to patients and families.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Interfaith sensitivity

Community outreach

Education

Graduate theology degree (M.Div./B.D. or equivalent)

Job description

At Madrona Hospice Care Inc., we've designed a plan of care that will work for you and your family. We understand the importance in providing you the guidance to make those decisions easier and before a time of crisis. That’s why we have a diverse team of experienced professionals to offer a broad range of services.

As a Hospice Chaplain with Madrona Hospice Care, you will provide spiritual care directly and partner with community clergy to ensure every person we serve receives compassionate, personalized support — whatever their faith or tradition.

We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their transition. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients' lives and working in a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home hospice care.

Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $40 - $50 per visit.

Responsibilities

• Offer direct spiritual care to patients and their families, and coordinate care with community chaplains and counselors.
• Complete spiritual assessments and help shape each patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Serve as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team — attending care conferences and offering guidance on spiritual matters.
• Document your visits and keep records that support quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with local congregations to recruit and support chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
• Lead funeral and memorial services for patients when requested, and plan periodic memorials for our staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Help supervise spiritual care volunteers assigned to patients and families.

• A graduate degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology (M.Div., B.D., or equivalent).
• Experience supporting individuals and families through death and dying.
• Comfort and genuine openness in interfaith settings — welcoming all lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive on an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong connections (or the desire to build them) with community clergy and congregations.
• Commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle.

Nice to have: Prior hospice experience.

• Flexible Schedule
• Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
• Paid Sick Days

• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Skills Training & Development
• Company Social Events
• Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
• Referral Bonus