Hospice Chaplain

About the role

We believe every patient deserves dignity, peace, and connection—no matter where they are on life’s journey. Our Hospice Chaplains offer more than prayers and presence; they bring comfort, guidance, and meaning when it’s needed most. We’re looking for a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values.
• Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
• Assess spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
• Assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients' and families' unique spiritual needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Requirements

• The candidate must meet one of the following educational requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations).
• A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Qualifications

The candidate must meet one of the following educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations). A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Skills

Compassion, excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and a strong understanding of end-of-life care and spiritual support.

Benefits

For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem): Competitive Pay, 401(k) with Company Match, Career Advancement Opportunities, National & Local Recognition Programs, Teammate Assistance Fund, Additional Full-Time Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program, Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care), Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN), Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC).

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

Full-Time

Contact Information

If you are a compassionate Chaplain with experience in hospice spiritual care, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in patients’ final journey. Legalese: This is a safety-sensitive position. Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits. Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements. We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. ReqID: 2026-140483 Category: Bereavement / Chaplains Position Type: Full-Time Company: Gentiva Hospice