Chaplain - Hospice

Hospice of North Alabama • Scottsboro, AL

21d

About The Position

Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a compassionate, grounded, and spiritually sensitive Chaplain based in Scottsboro, Alabama, covering Jackson, DeKalb, and Marshall counties. The Chaplain provides emotional and spiritual support to patients and families during end-of-life care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role offers a nonjudgmental presence and care that honors the beliefs, values, and cultural backgrounds of the people served.

The Chaplain conducts spiritual assessments, helps develop individualized care plans, provides direct spiritual support, maintains documentation, and contributes to interdisciplinary care planning. The role also connects with community clergy and spiritual counselors, supports and supervises spiritual care volunteers, provides guidance to the care team, and coordinates memorial or funeral services when requested.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hospice services are delivered in patients’ homes and other settings. The role involves travel when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Divinity (BD), Master of Divinity (MDiv), or equivalent theological degree from an accredited program.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain auto insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements; vehicle must be in good working condition if travel is required.
• Be comfortable providing spiritual care in interfaith settings.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse beliefs, values, and spiritual practices.
• Apply the hospice philosophy of care in the delivery of spiritual support.
• Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams to support holistic patient care.
• Build and maintain relationships with community clergy, faith organizations, and spiritual care providers.
• Provide spiritual care comfortably and appropriately in interfaith settings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice or end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and ensure timely spiritual assessments for patients and families.
• Participate in developing individualized care plans that address spiritual needs.
• Provide direct spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Serve as a liaison to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintain accurate documentation of spiritual services and communications.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Offer education and spiritual care guidance to the care team.
• Recruit and support community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and volunteers.
• Coordinate and lead memorial or funeral services as requested.
• Organize periodic memorials for staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Assist in supervising spiritual care volunteers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time