Hospice Chaplain

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice • Anniston, AL

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About The Position

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, part of Gentiva, is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families receiving end-of-life care. The chaplain offers inclusive care aligned with each person’s beliefs, values, faith, spiritual traditions, and cultural background, helping patients and families find comfort, guidance, and meaning.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Hospice Chaplain assesses spiritual needs, develops individualized spiritual care plans, and collaborates with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff. The role includes patient and family visits; prayers, blessings, and rituals when requested or appropriate; grief and bereavement support; connections with local faith leaders and community resources; and timely documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must meet applicable minimum and state-specific requirements to be eligible for benefits or employment, where applicable.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following educational requirements: a bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations), or a minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Meet applicable state-specific requirements, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice spiritual care.
• A degree from an accredited institution is preferred. A degree from a non-accredited college or university requires AVPO approval prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values.
• Offer inclusive, non-denominational care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
• Participate in patient care conferences and collaborate with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assess the spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits and provide prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
• Assist families during 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• National and local recognition programs.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
• For full-time associates: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• For full-time associates: mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
• For full-time associates: generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays.
• For full-time associates: wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care.
• For full-time associates: education support and tuition assistance, including ASN to BSN and BSN to MSN.
• For full-time associates: free continuing education units (CEUs).
• For full-time associates: company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• For full-time associates: voluntary pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time