Hospice Chaplain

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Job summary

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families in alignment with their beliefs. You will participate in the interdisciplinary team and contribute to individualized care plans.

The role emphasizes inclusive, non-denominational care and bereavement support, collaborating with local faith leaders. A theology-related degree and ACPE CPE are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology or related field; state-specific requirements may apply.
• At least one ACPE-accredited CPE unit.
• Degrees from non-accredited institutions may require AVPO approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Offer inclusive, non-denominational care honoring all faiths and cultures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team during care conferences.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals on request.
• Support families through grief and bereavement.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Education

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

ACPE-accredited CPE – 1 unit

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.

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

• 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)

Location

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice

Our Company

At SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us - from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care: Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized - and kindness is celebrated.

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