Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Chaplain – Hospice Care

Location: Starkville, MS
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Legacy Hospice is committed to providing compassionate, holistic care for patients and families at the end of life. We're currently seeking a dedicated Chaplain to provide emotional and spiritual support to our patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.

If you're called to walk with others through life’s final journey and provide meaningful spiritual guidance in an interfaith environment, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a Chaplain at Legacy Hospice, you will:

• Provide direct spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Assess the spiritual and cultural needs of patients and integrate them into the plan of care
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to holistic care planning
• Offer grief and bereavement support, and help coordinate memorial services
• Serve as a liaison to community clergy, spiritual leaders, and volunteers
• Educate and collaborate with the care team to meet diverse spiritual and cultural needs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of spiritual care services
• Participate in quality improvement and ongoing education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies, or related field (Master’s preferred) or graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) preferred
• Minimum 1 year of chaplaincy experience (hospice, home health, or similar setting preferred)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, empathy, and professionalism in diverse faith settings
• Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.

What We Offer

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Work with a supportive, mission-driven team
• Mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling available
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Apply today to join our compassionate team and help bring peace and support to those who need it most.

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