Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

Heart to Heart Hospice; Temple (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families, conducting individualized assessments and pastoral counseling as part of the interdisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with nurses, social workers, and leaders to develop care plans, support bereavement needs, and ensure ethical, compassionate care in line with hospital policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Formal theological education with required degrees or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an assigned caseload of hospice patients, determining visit frequency and pastoral approach.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Interfaith care

Crisis counseling

English proficiency

Independent caseload management

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

ACPE CPE 1 unit (400 hrs) or 4 units preferred

Board Certification or equivalent

Ordination with 3+ years pastoral ministry

Tools

EMR software

FireNote

Job description

Heart to Heart Hospice seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families, conducting individualized assessments and pastoral counseling as part of the interdisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with nurses, social workers, and leaders to develop care plans, support bereavement needs, and ensure ethical, compassionate care in line with hospital policies and regulations.