Hospice Chaplain (PRN) - Spiritual Care Leader

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Chaplain to provide inclusive spiritual support to patients and families facing serious illness and end of life. You will work within the interdisciplinary team to create space for meaning, comfort, and dignity across diverse beliefs and backgrounds.

You will conduct spiritual assessments, develop care plans, and support patients in settings ranging from homes to facilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in divinity, theology, pastoral counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required; two units or board certification preferred.
• Ordination, commissioning, or endorsement by a recognized faith group.
• Experience providing spiritual care in hospice or healthcare settings preferred.
• Understanding of grief and bereavement processes.
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and Conditions of Participation.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and virtual communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized spiritual care plans for patients and families.
• Provide ongoing spiritual and emotional support aligned with patient and family beliefs, traditions, and preferences.
• Support patients and families of all faiths, belief systems, and cultural backgrounds, including those who are non-religious or secular.
• Offer prayer, sacraments, rituals, or spiritual rites as appropriate and in accordance with patient and family wishes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute to holistic care planning.
• Document spiritual care services and updates to plans of care in the EMR.
• Assist with advance care planning, legacy work, or life review.
• Coordinate with community clergy or spiritual leaders as requested.
• Support bereavement care before and after death, including memorial services and grief follow-up.
• Educate team members on cultural, spiritual, and ethical considerations impacting patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in divinity/theology/pastoral counseling

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - 1 unit

Ordination/endorsement by faith group

Tools

EMR systems

Virtual communication tools

Job description

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Chaplain to provide inclusive spiritual support to patients and families facing serious illness and end of life. You will work within the interdisciplinary team to create space for meaning, comfort, and dignity across diverse beliefs and backgrounds.

You will conduct spiritual assessments, develop care plans, and support patients in settings ranging from homes to facilities.