Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor - Hospice - PRN

VitalCaring Group•Ocean Springs, MS

2d•Remote

About The Position

As a Hospice Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor at VitalCaring, you are more than a spiritual support resource — you are a trusted guide, compassionate listener, and calming presence for patients and families navigating grief, transition, and end-of-life experiences. You’ll provide individualized spiritual care aligned with each patient’s beliefs, values, and preferences while supporting emotional well-being and helping families process difficult moments with dignity and compassion. Through every visit, conversation, and interaction, you help bring peace, reassurance, and hope.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree required)
Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment
Comfort serving within an interfaith setting
Ability to support individuals from diverse cultures, lifestyles, beliefs, and backgrounds
Excellent communication, empathy, and active listening skills
Experience working with death, dying, grief, and family/caregiver support
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance for field-based responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Hospice, palliative care, or healthcare spiritual care experience
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience
Strong grief counseling and emotional support skills
Ability to quickly build trust and meaningful relationships
Established relationships with community clergy and faith-based organizations
Experience documenting within an EMR platform

Responsibilities

Assess spiritual and emotional needs of patients, caregivers, and families
Develop and support individualized spiritual care plans
Provide spiritual counseling, emotional support, grief support, and compassionate presence
Support patients and families through difficult conversations, transitions, and end-of-life experiences
Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and care planning
Collaborate closely with nurses, social workers, physicians, aides, and community clergy
Help ensure holistic, patient-centered care aligned with patient goals and wishes
Coordinate visits from local clergy or faith leaders when appropriate
Build meaningful, trusting relationships with patients and loved ones
Provide comfort and guidance while respecting diverse faiths, beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles
Help families navigate grief, anticipatory loss, and emotional stress with empathy and sensitivity
Serve as a calming and supportive presence during deeply personal moments
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality and compliance initiatives
Support hospice philosophy and agency standards of care
Maintain ongoing professional development and continuing education