PRN Hospice Chaplain — Compassionate Spiritual Care

Interim-Healthcare---Houston,-Tx-; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Interim Healthcare Houston is expanding its home health services into hospice and seeks a compassionate Chaplain to support patients and families facing challenging times.

The role starts as PRN/part-time with potential to transition to full-time as the hospice service line grows; you will provide spiritual care, assessments, crisis support, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Endorsement by a recognized religious/spiritual body.
• Experience in hospice or healthcare chaplaincy.
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and communication skills.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to a diverse patient population and their belief systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and counseling to patients and their families.
• Conduct spiritual assessments of patients and implement appropriate care plans.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Facilitate religious or spiritual rituals as requested by patients.
• Offer crisis intervention and bereavement support.
• Participate in the development and delivery of patient care plans.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding spiritual care.
• Participate in biweekly interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Compassionate counseling

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Interim Healthcare Houston is expanding its home health services into hospice and seeks a compassionate Chaplain to support patients and families facing challenging times.

The role starts as PRN/part-time with potential to transition to full-time as the hospice service line grows; you will provide spiritual care, assessments, crisis support, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered environment.