Chaplain PRN

Bring comfort, hope, and meaning as a Per Diem Hospice Chaplain with Continuum Hospice. Join our mission-driven team to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families navigating life’s most meaningful moments in Alameda and Contra Costa County.

About the role

As a valued member of our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care, grief support, and emotional guidance to patients, families, and caregivers—honoring all faiths, traditions, and beliefs. You’ll serve as a key partner in our holistic approach to end-of-life care, ensuring every individual receives comfort, dignity, and compassionate presence.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families as part of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Provide spiritual counseling, comfort, and guidance for individuals and families of all faiths and belief systems.
• Offer grief and bereavement support throughout the hospice journey and following loss.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and care team to coordinate spiritual care and ensure holistic, compassionate support.
• Communicate effectively with hospice staff and community partners to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards and agency policies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree), or appropriate certification in pastoral ministry strongly preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in interfaith settings and able to accept diverse beliefs.
• Experience providing spiritual care in a hospice, hospital, or community health setting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle stress associated with ministering to patients and their loved ones who experience pain, suffering, death, and grief.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
• Possess and maintain current CPR Certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Career Path Program supporting internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
• 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance
• Wellness & Discount Programs
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Company matching 401(k)
• Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program

Pay

$41.00 - $44.00 per hour. The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience and specific responsibilities.

Schedule

3 weekdays, 8 am - 4:30 pm