Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Counselor – Travel

Salus Hospice - San Diego; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salus Hospice is seeking a compassionate Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator to provide spiritual care, emotional support, and grief counseling to patients and families throughout the hospice journey. The position requires travel to patient locations and collaboration with the hospice team to ensure patient-centered care.

Qualifications include seminary/theology training or equivalent certification, hospice experience preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry, or two years of hospice experience preferred.
• Experience in chaplaincy, geriatrics, hospice, end-of-life care, or supporting patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses and death.
• Ability to remain open, flexible, and respectful while providing ecumenical spiritual care.
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete spiritual assessments within required timeframes, including spiritual and emotional factors related to the patient’s condition.
• Provide individual and family support through spiritual needs assessments and counseling.
• Attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings regularly.
• Develop, implement, and revise care plans based on changing patient and family needs.
• Provide spiritual care resources and referrals to clergy representing diverse religions and faith traditions.
• Provide bereavement support and grief counseling to families before and after a patient’s passing.
• Coordinate bereavement follow-up services and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with the hospice team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.

Skills

Chaplaincy experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Education

Seminary or theology school degree

Job description

Salus Hospice is seeking a compassionate Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator to provide spiritual care, emotional support, and grief counseling to patients and families throughout the hospice journey. The position requires travel to patient locations and collaboration with the hospice team to ensure patient-centered care.

Qualifications include seminary/theology training or equivalent certification, hospice experience preferred, and strong communication skills.