Hospice Chaplain

Madrona Hospice Care Inc.; Shasta Lake (CA); On-site; USD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Bereavement Leave

Mileage Reimbursement for visits

Referral Bonus

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Madrona Hospice Care Inc. is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families, collaborating with community clergy to ensure compassionate, personalized support across faiths.

The role focuses on interdisciplinary teamwork, chaplaincy coordination, and end-of-life spiritual guidance. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, documentation, and leadership of memorial services, with opportunities to supervise volunteers and build community

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Offer direct spiritual care to patients and families, coordinate with chaplains and counselors.
• Complete spiritual assessments and shape individualized plans of care.
• Be a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team — attend care conferences and advise on spiritual matters.
• Document visits and maintain records supporting quality and compliance.
• Build relationships with local congregations to recruit chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
• Lead funeral and memorial services when requested and plan staff memorials.
• Supervise spiritual care volunteers assigned to patients and families.

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

Experience supporting individuals and families through death and dying

Interfaith openness and comfort with diverse beliefs

Collaborative interdisciplinary team player

Strong connections with community clergy

Commitment to hospice philosophy of care

Valid driver’s license

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