PRN Hospice Chaplain - Compassionate Spiritual Care

Four Pillars Hospice; Eastland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Pillars Hospice is seeking a Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care in the home setting for terminally ill patients and families. The role includes assessing spiritual needs, counseling, and coordinating with the care team to support dignity and comfort.

The ideal candidate has a Master of Divinity or equivalent, with experience in healthcare chaplaincy and strong interpersonal skills. Local travel, reliable transportation, and licensure are required to support patient needs and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of community spiritual resources and networks.
• Strong interpersonal and counseling skills.
• Full, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation if local travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the 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.
• 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

Counseling

Communication skills

Travel locally

Education

Master of Divinity preferred

Healthcare chaplain experience preferred

Job description

Four Pillars Hospice is seeking a Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care in the home setting for terminally ill patients and families. The role includes assessing spiritual needs, counseling, and coordinating with the care team to support dignity and comfort.

The ideal candidate has a Master of Divinity or equivalent, with experience in healthcare chaplaincy and strong interpersonal skills. Local travel, reliable transportation, and licensure are required to support patient needs and