Hospice Chaplain Pastoral Counselor

Harmony Hospice Care; United States; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Opportunities for growth and continuing education

Job summary

Harmony Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain / Pastoral Counselor in San Antonio. The role involves providing spiritual and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families. Responsibilities include spiritual assessments, community clergy coordination, and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.

The position offers a flexible schedule with competitive compensation for patient visits and IDT meeting participation. Join a community-focused hospice agency committed to personalized care that honors every patient's dignity.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in spiritual counseling or chaplaincy preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Experience in a healthcare or hospice setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' and families' spiritual needs.
• Provide non-denominational spiritual support.
• Document care in clinical records accurately.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Understanding of diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds

Communication skills

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological training

Tools

WellSky/Kinnser EMR systems

Job description

Future Opening: Hospice Chaplain Pastoral Counselor

At Harmony Hospice Care of San Antonio, we believe spiritual support is a vital part of holistic end-of-life care. We are seeking a compassionate and empathetic Hospice Chaplain / Pastoral Counselor to join our interdisciplinary team and provide meaningful emotional and spiritual support to patients and families during their most vulnerable moments.

Job Summary

As a hospice chaplain, you will provide spiritual counseling and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families in their homes or care facilities. You will conduct spiritual assessments, facilitate community clergy involvement, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure the spiritual component of care is integrated into the patient’s plan of care.

Compensation & Schedule

• PRN flexible scheduling available
• Mandatory participation in IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) meetings
• IDT meetings compensated at $35 per hour
• Patient visits compensated at $55 per PRN / visit per patient
• Additional trip fee paid for each patient visit

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and support patients’ and families’ spiritual and emotional needs
• Provide direct counseling and non-denominational spiritual support
• Coordinate with local clergy or religious communities when requested
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the clinical record and plan of care
• Uphold and promote Harmony’s mission and values of compassionate hospice care

Qualifications

• Education: Master of Divinity preferred (or equivalent theological training)
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in spiritual counseling or chaplaincy (healthcare or hospice setting preferred)
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with understanding of diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds
• Technical Knowledge: Experience with or knowledge of WellSky/Kinnser EMR systems is a plus
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required
• Mission-driven and supportive interdisciplinary team
• Opportunities for growth and continuing education
• Meaningful work that truly impacts patients and families
• Locally owned and community-focused hospice agency

About Us

Harmony Hospice Care is a small, locally rooted hospice agency proudly serving the San Antonio community. We focus on personalized, compassionate care that honors the dignity of every patient and family. As part of our team, you’ll experience connection, meaning, and purpose in your work every day.

Flexible work from home options available.