Chaplain - Hospice

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.