Part-Time Hospice Chaplain — Compassionate Spiritual Care

Morningstarhospice; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care Solutions is seeking a dedicated Chaplain to join our team serving the Harrisburg/York/ Hanover/Lancaster/Lebanon, PA area. We provide compassionate end-of-life care with spiritual and emotional support for patients and families.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, conduct spiritual assessments, offer bereavement support, and help patients and loved ones find meaning and peace through the journey.

Qualifications

• Ordination from a recognized religious body.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and auto insurance.
• Ability to pass background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments to identify patient and family needs, beliefs, and preferences.
• Provide ongoing spiritual counseling, prayer, pastoral presence, and emotional comfort.
• Offer grief support and anticipatory guidance throughout the hospice process.
• Facilitate conversations around life review, meaning, legacy, and spiritual concerns.
• Support patients and families during crisis moments, transitions, and end-of-life events.
• Lead or coordinate bedside rituals, prayer, sacraments, or ceremonies as requested.
• Respect and support diverse faiths, cultural backgrounds, and personal beliefs.

Skills

Compassionate listening

Communication skills

Crisis support

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Ordination from a recognized religious body

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units preferred

Job description

Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care Solutions is seeking a dedicated Chaplain to join our team serving the Harrisburg/York/ Hanover/Lancaster/Lebanon, PA area. We provide compassionate end-of-life care with spiritual and emotional support for patients and families.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, conduct spiritual assessments, offer bereavement support, and help patients and loved ones find meaning and peace through the journey.