Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

Gentiva; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You will be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, helping ensure no one walks this path alone.

You will assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, and conduct visits, prayers, and rituals as requested. Bereavement support and collaboration with faith leaders are integral to the role.

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. If a degree is from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)

ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You will be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, helping ensure no one walks this path alone.

You will assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, and conduct visits, prayers, and rituals as requested. Bereavement support and collaboration with faith leaders are integral to the role.