Overview Provide Peace. Offer Support. Honor Lives.
We believe every patient deserves dignity, peace, and connection-no 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 Per Diem 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.
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time, & Per Diem)
• Competitive Pay • 401k 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)
Apply Today
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.
Related Job Titles
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ReqID: 2026-132632 Category: Bereavement Chaplains Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Gentiva Hospice