Hospice Chaplain, Full-Time

Gentiva; Chadds Ford Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; 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

Heartland Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

The role involves conducting visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals on request; assessing spiritual needs and developing individualized care plans; and offering bereavement support to families during times of grief and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)
• A minimum of one ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit
• Degrees from accredited institutions preferred; AVPO approval required if degree is from a non-accredited college/university

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 and cultural backgrounds.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as requested by patient or family.
• Assist families during grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support spiritual needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Spiritual support

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Non-denominational care

Bereavement counseling

Education

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

ACPE-accredited CPE (one unit)

Job description

Overview

Provide Peace. Offer Support. Honor Lives.

We believe every patient deserves dignity, peace, and connection - no matter where they are on life's journey. Our Hospice Chaplains offer more than prayers and presence; they bring comfort, guidance, and meaning when it's needed most.

We're looking for a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

What You'll Do As a Hospice Chaplain

• 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.

About You

The candidate must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• 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.

We Offer

Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

Category: Bereavement / Chaplains

Position Type: Full-Time

Company: Heartland Hospice