Hospice Chaplain

Overview:

Provide Peace. Offer Support. Honor Lives.

We believe every patient deserves dignity, peace, and connectionno matter where they are on lifes journey. Our Hospice Chaplains offer more than prayers and presence; they bring comfort, guidance, and meaning when its needed most.

Were 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, youll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

What Youll Do as a Hospice Chaplain:

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. About You:

The candidate must meet

one of the following educational requirements:

Bachelors 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)

Note: Degrees from accredited institutions are preferred. If a degree is from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.

Preferred Experience:

Masters degree in counseling, psychology, theology, or divinity from an accredited college or university

Two years of active work in spiritual care ministry/program, one unit of pastoral education (per state requirements, if indicated), and demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community spiritual leaders of various denominations/beliefs is required.

Three years of active work in hospice spiritual care support and one year of clinical pastoral education is preferred. We Offer:

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)

Join us in expanding access, providing comfort, and transforming lives. 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 Location: Gentiva Hospice Our Company:

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon

Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care

Home health care: Heartland Home Health

Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized and kindness is celebrated. Related Job Titles:

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