PRN Chaplain: Gentle Spiritual Care for Hospice

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care in the Kansas City area seeks a Chaplain (PRN) to provide spiritual care as part of the interdisciplinary team within a hospice setting. The role emphasizes presence with patients and families during illness and bereavement.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Divinity (preferred) with CPE training, ordination, and at least one year of pastoral care experience in an inter-faith setting, plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certificate/degree from an accredited institution in Pastoral Care or Theology (Master of Divinity preferred).
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training (one unit minimum, four units preferred).
• Ordination to function in pastoral care by religious authority.
• Eligible for Associate Membership in the Association of Professional Chaplains.
• Minimum of one year of experience in pastoral care in an inter-faith setting.
• Knowledge of practice and management of pastoral care in a health care setting.
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care as indicated in each patient’s plan of care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate with team members or community chaplains to deliver spiritual care.
• Support patients and families in alignment with hospice philosophy of care.

Skills

Pastoral care experience

Inter-faith sensitivity

Communication skills

Licensed driver

Education

Master of Divinity (preferred)

Pastoral care or theology degree

Job description

Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care in the Kansas City area seeks a Chaplain (PRN) to provide spiritual care as part of the interdisciplinary team within a hospice setting. The role emphasizes presence with patients and families during illness and bereavement.

The ideal candidate holds a Master of Divinity (preferred) with CPE training, ordination, and at least one year of pastoral care experience in an inter-faith setting, plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.