Hospice Chaplain: Holistic Spiritual Care & Grief Support

Medical Services of America, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company-Ma

Career Growth & Advancement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

MSA Hospice of the Lowcountry is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families in their homes across Charleston and Ridgeland, SC. You’ll collaborate with the IDT and clergy to ensure holistic, respectful end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes ecumenical spiritual support, bereavement follow-up, and building faith networks with community leaders. Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• At least one unit of CPE is required.
• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology OR certified in hospital/pastoral ministry (preferred).
• Experience as a hospital or hospice chaplain (preferred).
• Flexible, inclusive, and ecumenical approach to spiritual care.
• Experience with terminal illness and grief.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families in their homes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to assess spiritual needs.
• Offer grief support and bereavement follow-up per procedures.
• Coordinate with local clergy based on patient/family preferences.
• Build and maintain a network of clergy or faith representatives.
• Ensure after-hours chaplain availability (minimal).
• Attend biweekly IDT meetings and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Compassionate care

Spiritual care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Flexible ecumenical approach

Effective communication

Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Seminary degree or hospital ministry certification

Job description

MSA Hospice of the Lowcountry is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families in their homes across Charleston and Ridgeland, SC. You’ll collaborate with the IDT and clergy to ensure holistic, respectful end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes ecumenical spiritual support, bereavement follow-up, and building faith networks with community leaders. Valid driver’s license required.