Hospice Chaplain: Comfort, Guidance & Dignity

Gentiva; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

Career advancement

Recognition programs

Teammate assistance

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Wellness programs

Education support

CEUs

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

You will assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, conduct visits and rituals, and assist families through grief, while building connections with local faith leaders and community resources.

This role requires a Bachelor's in theology or related field and ACPE-certified CPE; we offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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; AVPO approval if non-accredited before hire.

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, 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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Bereavement support

Team collaboration

Education

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

ACPE-accredited CPE (1 unit)

Job description

You will assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, conduct visits and rituals, and assist families through grief, while building connections with local faith leaders and community resources.

This role requires a Bachelor's in theology or related field and ACPE-certified CPE; we offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.