Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

Gentiva; Northfield (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Wellness Program & Resources

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Car

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Short-Term Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Pay

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 collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, dignity, and meaning for those served.

The role includes developing individualized spiritual care plans, visiting patients, providing bereavement support, and building relationships with local faith leaders and community resources.

Qualifications

• 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)

A minimum of one unit of 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 collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, dignity, and meaning for those served.

The role includes developing individualized spiritual care plans, visiting patients, providing bereavement support, and building relationships with local faith leaders and community resources.