Chaplain

Pennant

. Provide spiritual care services to hospice patients and families/caregivers directly or through coordination with other spiritual counselors .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeKingman • Arizona • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing spiritual care services to hospice patients and families, with a strong commitment to the hospice philosophy of care. Capable of assessing spiritual needs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Theological DegreeHospice ExperienceInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationSpiritual Care AssessmentCommunity Networking

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Hard Skills

Spiritual Care ServicesPatient AssessmentDocumentation MaintenanceFuneral Services PlanningQuality AssessmentVolunteer Supervision

Soft Skills

PatienceTactCheerful DispositionEnthusiasm

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseAutomobile Insurance Coverage

Industry Keywords

Hospice Philosophy of CareInterfaith SettingCommunity Clergy NetworkingCongregation Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide spiritual care services to hospice patients and families/caregivers directly or through coordination with other spiritual counselors
Assess spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers and ensure timely services
Participate in comprehensive assessments and individualized plans of care
Provide direct spiritual care
Serve as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
Maintain records and documentation of spiritual care services and communications
Attend patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings
Provide consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care
Recruit community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and volunteers through community contacts and congregation education
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities
Provide requested funeral or memorial services
Plan periodic memorial services
Assist with supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology preferred (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree)
Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver
Hospice experience preferred
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team/group
Comfort in an interfaith setting
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
Ability to network with community clergy and congregations
Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
Ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency-related travel
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage
Must have access to an automobile
Must follow written and oral instructions
Must maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
Must comply with all training requirements