What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor - Hospice position at VitalCaring Group?
Hospice Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor
VitalCaring – Bring Comfort, Peace, and Presence When It Matters Most
At VitalCaring we don't just provide hospice care - we walk alongside patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor, you play a vital role in providing emotional and spiritual support, helping patients and loved ones find comfort, dignity, peace, and connection throughout the hospice journey.
This is a role for someone who feels called to serve others through compassion, presence, empathy, and spiritual guidance.
Why Join VitalCaring?
- Meaningful, one-on-one support for patients and families during end-of-life care
- Autonomy with support – manage your schedule while partnering with a collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Opportunity to make a lasting emotional and spiritual impact during life's most important moments
- Strong team partnership with nurses, social workers, physicians, aides, and leadership
- A purpose-driven culture grounded in compassion, respect, dignity, and excellence
Role Overview
As a Hospice Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor at VitalCaring, you are more than a spiritual support resource — you are a trusted guide, compassionate listener, and calming presence for patients and families navigating grief, transition, and end-of-life experiences.
You'll provide individualized spiritual care aligned with each patient's beliefs, values, and preferences while supporting emotional well-being and helping families process difficult moments with dignity and compassion.
Through every visit, conversation, and interaction, you help bring peace, reassurance, and hope.
What You'll Do
Provide Compassionate Spiritual Care
- Assess spiritual and emotional needs of patients, caregivers, and families
- Develop and support individualized spiritual care plans
- Provide spiritual counseling, emotional support, grief support, and compassionate presence
- Support patients and families through difficult conversations, transitions, and end-of-life experiences
Serve as a Collaborative Care Partner
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and care planning
- Collaborate closely with nurses, social workers, physicians, aides, and community clergy
- Help ensure holistic, patient-centered care aligned with patient goals and wishes
- Coordinate visits from local clergy or faith leaders when appropriate
Support Patients & Families
- Build meaningful, trusting relationships with patients and loved ones
- Provide comfort and guidance while respecting diverse faiths, beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles
- Help families navigate grief, anticipatory loss, and emotional stress with empathy and sensitivity
- Serve as a calming and supportive presence during deeply personal moments
Drive Quality & Documentation
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality and compliance initiatives
- Support hospice philosophy and agency standards of care
- Maintain ongoing professional development and continuing education
What You Bring
- Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree required)
- Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment
- Comfort serving within an interfaith setting
- Ability to support individuals from diverse cultures, lifestyles, beliefs, and backgrounds
- Excellent communication, empathy, and active listening skills
- Experience working with death, dying, grief, and family/caregiver support
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance for field-based responsibilities
What Sets You Apart
- Hospice, palliative care, or healthcare spiritual care experience
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience
- Strong grief counseling and emotional support skills
- Ability to quickly build trust and meaningful relationships
- Established relationships with community clergy and faith-based organizations
- Experience documenting within an EMR platform
What to Expect
- Field-based visits in homes, facilities, and community settings
- High autonomy with strong interdisciplinary team support
- A role centered on compassion, dignity, emotional support, and spiritual care
- Deeply meaningful patient and family interactions
- Opportunities to support patients from diverse backgrounds and beliefs
- A culture focused on purpose, service, and genuine caring
Benefits That Support You
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Pharmacy benefits
Virtual care and mental health support
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Supplemental health and life insurance
Financial & Protection
401(k) with company match
Employee referral program
Prepaid legal services
Identity theft protection
Work-Life Balance & Perks
Generous paid time off
Pet insurance
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.