Hospice Chaplain: Autonomy & Deep End-of-Life Support

VitalCaring Group; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Virtual care & mental health support

FSA

HSA

Supplemental health & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee referral program

Prepaid legal services

Identity theft protection

Paid time off

Tuition and CE reimbursement

Job summary

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor to offer compassionate spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families during end‑of‑life care. You will tailor care plans to individual beliefs and values while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure dignity and comfort.

Field-based visits across homes and facilities require empathy, strong communication, and respect for diverse backgrounds. A seminary degree and interfaith experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology with BD or MDiv.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort serving within an interfaith setting.
• Ability to support diverse cultures, beliefs, backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and active listening.
• Experience with death, dying, grief, and family support.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for field-based work.

Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual and emotional needs of patients, caregivers, and families.
• Develop and support individualized spiritual care plans.
• Provide spiritual counseling, emotional support, grief support, and compassionate presence.
• Support patients and families through difficult conversations and end‑of‑life transitions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, aides, and clergy.
• Maintain holistic, patient-centered care aligned with goals.
• Coordinate visits from local clergy or faith leaders.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and loved ones.
• Respect diverse faiths, beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles.
• Help families navigate grief with empathy.
• Serve as a calming presence during deeply personal moments.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality and compliance initiatives.
• Support hospice philosophy and agency standards.
• Continue professional development and education.

Skills

Grief counseling

Emotional support

Active listening

Empathy

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Interfaith care

Community clergy relationships

EMR documentation

Education

BD/MDiv or equivalent theological degree

Tools

EMR system

Job description

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor to offer compassionate spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families during end‑of‑life care. You will tailor care plans to individual beliefs and values while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure dignity and comfort.

Field-based visits across homes and facilities require empathy, strong communication, and respect for diverse backgrounds. A seminary degree and interfaith experience are preferred.