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Chaplain - Hospice
Job Locations
US-AL-SCOTTSBORO | US-AL-FORT PAYNE | US-AL-ARAB
| ID | 2026-197918 | Line of Business | Hospice of North Alabama | Position Type | Full-Time |
Hospice of North Alabama
Office Location: Scottsboro, AL
Coverage area: Jackson, DeKalb and Marshall counties
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm
Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a compassionate, grounded, and spiritually-sensitive Chaplain in Scottsboro, AL. Our Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and families during end-of-life care. This role is an integral part of our interdisciplinary team, offering a nonjudgmental presence and care that honors the beliefs, values, and cultural backgrounds of those we serve. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
Develop deep meaningful relationships during a personal and significant life stage
- More quality time with patients, allowing for more thoughtful unrushed care
- Variety in work environment, visiting patients in a variety of settings
- Ability to work independently while also having team support
- Freedom to be spiritually inclusive, working with patients of all backgrounds
- Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
- Build strong skills in grief counseling and long-term emotional support
Benefits and Perks for You!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
As a Chaplain You will:
- Conduct and ensure timely spiritual assessments for patients and families
- Participate in developing individualized care plans to address spiritual needs
- Provides direct spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers
- Serves as a liaison to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
- Maintains accurate documentation of spiritual services and communications
- Attends interdisciplinary meetings and contributes to care planning
- Offers education and spiritual care guidance to the care team
- Recruits and supports community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and volunteers
- Coordinates and leads memorial or funeral services as requested
- Organizes periodic memorials for staff, volunteers, and community partners
- Assists in supervising spiritual care volunteers
- Bachelor of Divinity (BD), Master of Divinity (MDiv), or equivalent theological degree from an accredited program.
- Experience in hospice or end-of-life care preferred.
- Possess a valid driver's license and maintain auto insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements; vehicle must be in good working condition if travel is required.
- Must be comfortable providing spiritual care in interfaith settings.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse beliefs, values, and spiritual practices.
- Apply the hospice philosophy of care in the delivery of spiritual support.
- Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams to support holistic patient care.
- Build and maintain relationships with community clergy, faith organizations, and spiritual care providers.
- Provide spiritual care comfortably and appropriately in interfaith settings.
At Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home.We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families.Hospice of North Alabama, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams.We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.hospiceofnorthalabama.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.