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Hospice Chaplain

Augusta, GA, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.75 - $34.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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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
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
wellness programs
Education support
Tuition Assistance
Free continuing education units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life Insurance
company-paid long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits

Job Description

Regency SouthernCare Hospice, part of the Gentiva family, is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. With nearly 600 locations and a dedicated team of clinicians across 38 states, Regency SouthernCare Hospice offers compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of patients and families. The organization prides itself on delivering care wherever patients call home, emphasizing comfort, dignity, and respect during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. They operate under trusted brands covering hospice care, palliative care, and home health services, each focused on enhancing the quality of life for those... 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)
  • ability to provide non-denominational spiritual support
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to maintain accurate documentation
  • willingness to collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • adherence to state-specific regulations where applicable
  • commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace

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)
  • experience in hospice or pastoral spiritual care preferred
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
  • cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse spiritual beliefs
  • commitment to compassionate patient and family-centered care

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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