Hospice Chaplain — Spiritual Care & Bereavement

Gentiva; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

Career Advancement

Recognition Programs

Teammate Fund

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Fleet Vehicle Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs

Tuition Assistance

CEUs

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team delivering comfort, guidance, and meaning when it’s needed most.

You’ll conduct visits, assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, perform prayers or rites, support families in grief, and build ties with local faith leaders to meet diverse spiritual needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology or sociology.
• At least one ACPE-accredited CPE unit.
• Degrees from accredited institutions preferred; AVPO approval if non-accredited.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in care conferences.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as requested.
• Assist families during grief and bereavement, and provide counseling.
• Build relationships with faith leaders and community resources.
• Maintain timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology

ACPE-accredited CPE (1 unit)

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team delivering comfort, guidance, and meaning when it’s needed most.

You’ll conduct visits, assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, perform prayers or rites, support families in grief, and build ties with local faith leaders to meet diverse spiritual needs.