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Gentiva

Hospice Chaplain

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.75 - $27.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career advancement opportunities
National recognition programs
Local recognition programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Fleet vehicle program
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
wellness programs
Education support
Tuition Assistance
free Continuing Education Units
Company-paid Life Insurance
company-paid long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits

Job Description

Gentiva Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, offering compassionate and personalized services to patients and families across 38 states. With nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians, Gentiva Hospice supports patients through some of life's most challenging moments by providing care in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. The organization is driven by a profound commitment to dignity, peace, connection, and holistic support during the end-of-life journey, emphasizing not only physical care but also emotional and spiritual well-being. Gentiva Hospice belongs to a family of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology or as required by state-specific regulations
  • A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
  • Compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to spiritual care
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain timely and accurate documentation
  • Willingness to undergo background checks and comply with safety-sensitive position requirements

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology or as required by state-specific regulations
  • A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
  • Compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to spiritual care
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in hospice or palliative care spiritual support preferred

Job Duties

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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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