Hospice Chaplain | King County

Envhhwa; Washington; On-site; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

Envision Hospice in King County seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families at end-of-life. This part-time role integrates with the interdisciplinary team to honor diverse faiths and beliefs.

Responsibilities include spiritual assessments, care planning, grief support, staff education, and crisis intervention, with flexible hours and a base hourly rate of $35–$38 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) or equivalent certification from a recognized spiritual care organization.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units
• BLS certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Minimum of one year of hospice, palliative care, hospital, or healthcare chaplaincy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and families
• Complete spiritual assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG/IDT) meetings
• Offer grief support and bereavement services to families and caregivers
• Coordinate with community clergy and spiritual resources as appropriate
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during end-of-life transitions
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Support patients and families regardless of religious affiliation or beliefs
• Educate staff on spiritual care needs and cultural sensitivity

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Divinity/Theology or related field

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) or equivalent

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units

BLS certification

Job description

Hospice Chaplain

Location: King County

Schedule: Part-Time

Compensation: $35.00 - $38.00 hourly

Join Our Hospice Care Team

At Envision Hospice, we believe patient care is about honoring life - every moment, every story, every individual. Serving communities across Washington, our team of dedicated professionals provides comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful journeys.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Chaplain to provide emotional and spiritual support to hospice patients and their families throughout end-of-life care. The Chaplain is an essential member of the interdisciplinary hospice team and supports patients of all faiths, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds. The ideal candidate is empathetic, patient-centered, and comfortable providing spiritual counseling, grief support, and compassionate presence during difficult transitions.

Compensation & Schedule

• Base hourly rate: $35.00–$38.00 per hour, based on direct hospice experience
• Flexible schedule available Monday–Sunday, with days and hours varying based on patient needs and census demands.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and families
• Complete spiritual assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG/IDT) meetings
• Offer grief support and bereavement services to families and caregivers
• Coordinate with community clergy and spiritual resources as appropriate
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during end-of-life transitions
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Support patients and families regardless of religious affiliation or beliefs
• Educate staff on spiritual care needs and cultural sensitivity

Requirements

• Master’s degree in divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) or equivalent certification from a recognized spiritual care organization.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units
• BLS certification
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in hospice, palliative care, hospital, or healthcare chaplaincy preferred
• Experience working with terminally ill patients and families preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team