Part-Time Hospice Chaplain — Comfort, Hope & Meaning

Lighthouse Hospice, Inc.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Career Path Program

15 days PTO + 10 holidays

Tuition reimbursement & certification

Wellness & discount programs

Cell phone, mileage & gym membership

401(k) matching

Clinical onboarding program

Job summary

Lighthouse Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Part Time Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families as they navigate end‑of‑life care.

You will work with our Interdisciplinary Team to honor all faiths across Mercer, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties. The role offers up to 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, PTO, holidays, tuition assistance, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level theological degree (BD/MDiv) or equivalent in pastoral ministry.
• Minimum one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
• Experience in hospice, hospital, or community health settings preferred.
• Comfortable serving patients and families of diverse faiths.

Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families as part of the IDT care plan.
• Provide spiritual counseling and grief support for patients and families of all faiths.
• Collaborate with care team to coordinate spiritual care and ensure holistic support.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR per regulatory standards.

Skills

Interfaith counseling

Grief support

Documentation in EMR

Pastoral care

Education

BD/MDiv or equivalent theological degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Lighthouse Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Part Time Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families as they navigate end‑of‑life care.

You will work with our Interdisciplinary Team to honor all faiths across Mercer, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties. The role offers up to 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, PTO, holidays, tuition assistance, and 401(k) matching.