Hospice Chaplain

Haven Hospice • Jacksonville, FL

12d

About The Position

Haven Hospice is seeking a compassionate, grounded, and spiritually sensitive Chaplain serving Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Chaplains provide 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 those served. The position is based at the Jacksonville office and involves visiting patients in a variety of settings, including the home. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Chaplain provides spiritual assessments and direct spiritual support, contributes to individualized care planning, and supports patients, families, caregivers, staff, volunteers, and community partners. This role also involves liaison work with community clergy and spiritual counselors, education for the care team, documentation, memorial and funeral services, and support of spiritual care volunteers.

Haven Hospice describes opportunities to build meaningful relationships, provide unrushed care, work independently with team support, and develop grief counseling and long-term emotional support skills. This position is subject to a level 2 background screening.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited theology or chaplaincy program (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree).
• Experience working with death and dying; hospice experience is preferred.
• Comfort working in an interfaith setting.
• Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state or organization requirements and in good working order.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and ensure timely spiritual assessments for patients and families.
• Participate in developing individualized care plans to 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.
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time