Per Diem - Hospice Chaplain Community Hospice - Capital Region

Trinity Health • Albany, NY

5d • $26 - $34

About The Position

The Hospice Chaplain is a per diem member of Community Hospice’s homecare and interdisciplinary team, serving Albany and Rensselaer Counties. The Chaplain coordinates spiritual care for patients and families of all faith traditions and backgrounds, offering spiritual counseling, emotional support, and bereavement-related guidance. The role contributes to individualized patient and family care plans and collaborates with healthcare professionals to support holistic care during serious illness and end-of-life journeys.

The position also involves coordinating spiritual care services and community faith-based resources, conducting memorial services, and representing Community Hospice through community outreach and public speaking. The role may include occasional evening and/or weekend events.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Theology, Pastoral Care, Spirituality, or a related field.
• One to three years of chaplaincy or pastoral care experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Active participation and good standing within the applicant’s faith tradition, with documentation available upon request.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to family dynamics and end-of-life issues.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability and willingness to facilitate memorial services, conduct public speaking engagements, and occasionally participate in evening and/or weekend events.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience and/or formal education in pastoral ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual counseling and emotional support to hospice patients, families, caregivers, and team members.
• Assess spiritual needs and develop appropriate plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in care planning meetings and contribute to holistic patient care.
• Support patients and families of diverse faith traditions, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.
• Coordinate spiritual care services and community faith-based resources as needed.
• Conduct memorial services and provide bereavement support when appropriate.
• Represent Community Hospice through community outreach and public speaking engagements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time