Hospice Chaplain & Spiritual Care Leader

Pallatus Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pallatus Health seeks a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients and families, regardless of faith. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to address spiritual distress, facilitate meaningful end-of-life conversations, and help families find peace and comfort during this journey.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, bereavement support, and collaboration with local clergy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Care, or related field.
• Ordination or endorsement by a recognized religious body.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of pastoral care or chaplaincy experience.
• Interfaith competency and respect for diverse spiritual traditions.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to provide non-judgmental spiritual support.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
• Emotional resilience and self-care practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessments and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Offer pastoral care, prayer, and spiritual counseling to patients and families.
• Facilitate conversations about meaning, purpose, forgiveness, and legacy.
• Support patients and families through the dying process with presence and compassion.
• Coordinate with local clergy and faith communities when requested.
• Provide bereavement support and memorial services as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Document spiritual care activities and patient interactions.
• Offer support to staff and volunteers dealing with grief and secondary trauma.
• Respect and honor diverse religious and spiritual beliefs.
• Provide crisis spiritual intervention when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Interfaith competency

Pastoral counseling

Non-judgmental support

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Theology/Divinity/Pastoral Care

Ordination or endorsement by religious body

CPE certification (preferred)

Job description

Pallatus Health seeks a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients and families, regardless of faith. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to address spiritual distress, facilitate meaningful end-of-life conversations, and help families find peace and comfort during this journey.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, bereavement support, and collaboration with local clergy.