Chaplain

Heart to Heart Hospice • Weatherford, TX

2d

About The Position

The Chaplain independently manages an assigned caseload of hospice patients and their families, assessing spiritual needs and providing individualized pastoral care across faith traditions and belief systems. The role includes pastoral counseling, crisis intervention, emotional support, participation as a peer-level professional contributor in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), collaboration on spiritual, pastoral, and ethical issues, and independently managing bereavement support following a patient’s death. The Chaplain is expected to comply with applicable federal and state regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and Heart to Heart policies.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity, or equivalent graduate theological degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology; at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (400 supervised hours) from an ACPE-accredited program; Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) or equivalent credential through APC, NACC, NAJC, or ACPE; or ordination by a recognized religious body plus at least three years of active pastoral ministry with demonstrated grief, bereavement, or death-and-dying ministry experience. Documented pastoral leadership, crisis counseling, or hospice/healthcare chaplaincy experience satisfies the experience component of the ordination pathway, which does not require an academic degree.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting or with death and dying.
• Comfort working in interfaith and multi-belief settings and ability to provide spiritual care without imposing personal religious beliefs.
• Current state driver’s license, reliable transportation, and valid auto liability insurance.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including EMR software.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Hospice or home health experience.
• Experience with FireNote.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an assigned hospice caseload, determining visit frequency, scheduling, and pastoral approach for each patient and family based on spiritual and clinical assessment.
• Conduct individualized spiritual assessments to identify spiritual needs, distress, strengths, and resources across faith traditions and belief systems.
• Provide pastoral counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families, using independent judgment to determine an appropriate response.
• Participate as a peer-level professional contributor in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), presenting spiritual care assessments and plan-of-care updates alongside nursing, social work, and clinical leadership.
• Manage bereavement support for families following a patient’s death, determining the duration, frequency, and content of contacts based on professional assessment of each family’s grief trajectory.
• Collaborate with clinical team members to address spiritual, pastoral, and ethical issues affecting patient care.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and Heart to Heart internal policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed