Chaplain – Hospice PRN

About the role

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Chaplain – Hospice to provide compassionate, inclusive spiritual support to patients and families navigating serious illness and end‑of‑life. The Chaplain serves as a core member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, creating space for meaning, comfort, and dignity for individuals of all beliefs, traditions, and life experiences.

Position: Chaplain – Hospice
Focus: Spiritual care as a core member of the interdisciplinary hospice team
Work setting: Patient homes, facilities, and inpatient settings
Coverage: Assigned service area with routine patient visits

Schedule

PRN

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized spiritual care plans for patients and families.
• Provide ongoing spiritual and emotional support aligned with patient and family beliefs, traditions, and preferences.
• Support patients and families of all faiths, belief systems, and cultural backgrounds, including those who are non‑religious or secular.
• Offer prayer, sacraments, rituals, or spiritual rites as appropriate and in accordance with patient and family wishes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute to holistic care planning.
• Document spiritual care services and updates to plans of care in the EMR.
• Assist with advance care planning, legacy work, or life review.
• Coordinate with community clergy or spiritual leaders as requested.
• Support bereavement care before and after death, including memorial services and grief follow‑up.
• Educate team members on cultural, spiritual, and ethical considerations impacting patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in divinity, theology, pastoral counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required; two units or board certification preferred.
• Ordination, commissioning, or endorsement by a recognized faith group.
• Experience providing spiritual care in hospice or healthcare settings preferred.
• Understanding of grief and bereavement processes.
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and Conditions of Participation.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and virtual communication tools.

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to join us in delivering compassionate, inclusive care.