Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Counselor (PT)

SELECT HOSPICE LLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Home Health & Hospice (A Fortis Health Company) is seeking a part-time Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to terminally ill patients and families. Travel to patient sites will be required, with collaboration across an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate care.

The role emphasizes bereavement program development and delivering non-denominational counseling while respecting diverse religious backgrounds and cultures.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Compassionate, calm, and empathetic in stressful situations.
• Basic computer proficiency and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and provide nondenominational counseling to hospice patients and families.
• Support emotional, mental, social, and spiritual needs; assist families with grief and community resources.
• Respect cultural and spiritual practices; perform faith-specific duties as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and maintain accurate documentation.
• Participate in trainings, quality initiatives, and uphold patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Compassion and empathy

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Select Home Health & Hospice (A Fortis Health Company) is seeking a part-time Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to terminally ill patients and families. Travel to patient sites will be required, with collaboration across an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate care.

The role emphasizes bereavement program development and delivering non-denominational counseling while respecting diverse religious backgrounds and cultures.