Hospice Chaplain - Spiritual Care & Bereavement Support

Missionhealthcare; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare in Ventura County, CA, seeks a dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families. You will conduct regular visits, assess spiritual needs, offer prayer and counseling, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires a Master of Divinity or equivalent, 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 hospice, hospital, or pastoral care experience 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 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.
• 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

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Ordination or endorsement

Job description

Mission Healthcare in Ventura County, CA, seeks a dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families. You will conduct regular visits, assess spiritual needs, offer prayer and counseling, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires a Master of Divinity or equivalent, ordination or endorsement, and experience in hospice or pastoral care.