Hospice Chaplain — Spiritual Care & Bereavement Support

Mission Healthcare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

EAP

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Health savings accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and families in a full-time capacity. You will conduct regular visits, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual care into comprehensive patient support.

Requirements include a Master of Divinity, ordination or endorsement, and experience in hospice or pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree from an accredited institution.
• Ordination or endorsement from a recognized religious body.
• Previous experience in hospice, hospital, or pastoral care settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse religious, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families.
• Conduct regular visits with patients, family members, and caregivers to assess spiritual needs.
• Offer prayer, counseling, and support based on the individual needs of patients and families.
• Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans.
• Support interdisciplinary team members by offering spiritual insight into patient care.
• Conduct memorial services, grief support groups, and other services as needed.
• Respect and honor diverse cultural, spiritual, and religious practices and traditions.
• Collaborate with social workers, nurses, physicians, and other care team members to ensure holistic care.
• Provide bereavement support to family’s post-death, including follow-up calls and visits.
• Maintain accurate documentation of spiritual care interactions and outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Communication

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

Mission Healthcare is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and families in a full-time capacity. You will conduct regular visits, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual care into comprehensive patient support.

Requirements include a Master of Divinity, ordination or endorsement, and experience in hospice or pastoral care.