Spiritual Care Counselor / Chaplain, Hospice Part Time

About the Role

The Spiritual Counselor / Chaplain provides spiritual support to hospice patients and their families, facilitating grief, bereavement, and spiritual assessments in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive spiritual needs assessments for patients and families
• Support families through anticipatory grief and post-death bereavement processes
• Act as liaison to patients' faith communities and respond to spiritual needs
• Build relationships to empower patients’ spiritual journeys
• Collaborate with other spiritual caregivers and support clergy involvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Ordained, credentialed, or commissioned by a recognized religious organization
• Completion of three Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units; CPE equivalencies accepted
• Experience in hospice, medical, educational, or religious settings preferred
• Strong cultural, theological, and inter-faith competence
• Experience or education in grief/loss counseling
• For certain states, minimum years of pastoral care experience required

Skills

• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Mileage reimbursement
• Benefits supporting professional growth and well-being