Hospice Chaplain

Mission Healthcare • Rancho Mirage, CA

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About The Position

Mission Healthcare is hiring a full-time Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional care to hospice patients and their families in the High Desert/Palm Springs territory, including Yucca Valley, Landers, and 29 Palms. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $35.00–$38.00 per hour, depending on experience.

The chaplain assesses spiritual needs, develops individualized spiritual care plans, and provides prayer, counseling, bereavement support, and other services suited to patients’ and families’ needs. The role works with an interdisciplinary care team and honors diverse cultural, spiritual, and religious practices. Accurate documentation of spiritual-care interactions and outcomes is required.

Mission Healthcare describes its culture as collaborative and guided by its CARES values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service. The company states that it is committed to an inclusive workplace and is an equal-opportunity, veteran-friendly employer.

Requirements

• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree from an accredited institution.
• Ordination or endorsement from a recognized religious body.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse religious, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hospice, hospital, or pastoral care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families.
• Conduct regular visits with patients, family members, and caregivers to assess spiritual needs.
• Offer prayer, counseling, and support based on the individual needs of patients and families.
• Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans.
• Offer spiritual insight to interdisciplinary team members to support patient care.
• Conduct memorial services, grief support groups, and other services as needed.
• Respect and honor diverse cultural, spiritual, and religious practices and traditions.
• Collaborate with social workers, nurses, physicians, and other care team members to ensure holistic care.
• Provide bereavement support to families after a death, including follow-up calls and visits.
• Maintain accurate documentation of spiritual care interactions and outcomes.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Pet insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time