In-Home Hospice Chaplain — Compassionate Spiritual Care

Four Pillars Hospice; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Pillars Hospice is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care in the home for terminally ill patients and their families. You will assess spiritual needs and offer counseling to meet those needs, coordinating with local clergy or other counselors as needed.

The role requires traveling locally to patient homes, maintaining credentials, and collaborating with the care team to support holistic end-of-life care with compassion and dignity.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity preferred.
• One year of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare institution preferred.
• Working knowledge of community spiritual resources; good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance and driver’s license if personal vehicle is used for work.
• Able to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Assess Hospice patient and support system to identify spiritual needs as evidenced by the Plan of Care (POC).
• Provide support for the spiritual needs of patient/family.
• Attend meetings and participate in the patient care planning process.
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement process as required.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Facilitate the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining knowledge of eligibility standards and requirements.
• Promote the Hospice's philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Demonstrate understanding of coordination and continuity of care by collaborating with the IDG/IDT.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

Four Pillars Hospice is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care in the home for terminally ill patients and their families. You will assess spiritual needs and offer counseling to meet those needs, coordinating with local clergy or other counselors as needed.

The role requires traveling locally to patient homes, maintaining credentials, and collaborating with the care team to support holistic end-of-life care with compassion and dignity.