Hospice Chaplain

Gentiva; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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

Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs (Telemedicine)

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disabled

Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illn

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You’ll work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, dignity, and connection throughout the care journey.

The role emphasizes non-denominational, inclusive care, developing individualized spiritual plans, and bereavement support, with a full-time weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)
• A minimum of one ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit is required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with beliefs and values.
• Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths and backgrounds.
• Participate in patient care conferences with the interdisciplinary team.
• 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 local faith leaders and resources.
• Maintain timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

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

ACPE-accredited CPE unit

Tools

N/A

Job description

Overview

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.

Provide Peace. Offer Support. Honor Lives.

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