Spiritual Care Counselor

Big Bend Hospice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Bend Hospice is seeking a compassionate Spiritual Care Counselor to provide spiritual assessment, counseling, and support to patients, families, caregivers, and staff. You will help explore meaning, hope, faith, and peace while honoring diverse beliefs.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, coordinating rituals, collaborating with the care team, and serving as an ambassador for hospice services. Evening/weekend on-call is required.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent graduate theological degree required.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
• Three or more years of pastoral ministry and/or hospice chaplain experience preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Offer ongoing spiritual counseling and support to patients and families.
• Coordinate or provide sacramental ministry, rituals, and faith-specific services as requested.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with care team members.
• Support hospice staff and volunteers with spiritual care consultation and guidance.
• Foster relationships with local faith communities and serve as an ambassador for hospice services.
• Officiate funerals, memorial services, and other ceremonies as requested.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Participate in evening and weekend on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Spiritual Care Counselor

Are you called to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness? Big Bend Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and spiritually grounded Spiritual Care Counselor to provide comfort, support, and guidance to patients and their loved ones during one of life’s most important journeys.

About the Role

As a Spiritual Care Counselor, you will be an integral member of our interdisciplinary hospice team, providing spiritual assessment, counseling, and support to patients, families, caregivers, and staff. You will help individuals explore meaning, hope, faith, and peace while honoring diverse spiritual, cultural, and religious beliefs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Offer ongoing spiritual counseling and support to patients and families.
• Coordinate or provide sacramental ministry, rituals, and faith‑specific services as requested.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with care team members.
• Support hospice staff and volunteers with spiritual care consultation and guidance.
• Foster relationships with local faith communities and serve as an ambassador for hospice services.
• Officiate funerals, memorial services, and other ceremonies as requested.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Participate in evening and weekend on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

Required

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent graduate theological degree from an accredited seminary or theological school.
• Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Three or more years of pastoral ministry and/or hospice chaplain experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Four units of CPE.
• Hospice or hospital chaplaincy experience.
• Denominational or faith community endorsement.

Why Big Bend Hospice?

At Big Bend Hospice, we believe compassionate care extends beyond physical needs. Our Spiritual Care Counselors play a vital role in helping patients and families find meaning, dignity, comfort, and connection. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence, empathy, and service.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about providing spiritual support during life’s most sacred moments and want to be part of a mission‑driven organization, we invite you to apply and join the Big Bend Hospice family.

Big Bend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.