Spiritual Care Counselor / Chaplain, Hospice

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSpiritual Counselor / Chaplain, Hospice
Location: El Centro, CA
Position: Spiritual Care Counselor, Hospice

Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: El Centro, CA / surrounding areasSalary: $30 -$40 / hour + mileage reimbursement
Schedule: PRN / As Needed + on call support Offer Based on Years of Experience
ResponsibilitiesReimagine Your Career in HospiceCaring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together. Be the Best Spiritual Counselor I You Can BeIf you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you: Bachelor’s degree, required, from an accredited college, university or divinity schoolOrdained, credentialed, or commissioned according to the practices of a legitimate and recognized religious organization or faith traditionThree Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit, from ACPE, requiredCPE equivalencies granted per established guidelines of individual professional organizationsPrevious hospice experience, preferredMinimum one-year supervised experience in medical, educational or religious agency or institutionAbility to provide an inter-faith approach to spiritual care, demonstrating a high level of cultural and theological competence in working with divers fail and belief systemsExperience or education in grief or loss counselingQualifications for state-specific requirements above minimum education standards are as follows:CT: Minimum three-years’ experience providing pastoral or spiritual careResponsibilities: As a Spiritual Counselor I, you will:Support families and communities through the anticipatory grief and post-death bereavement processesComplete the spiritual needs comprehensive assessment of a patient and family-of-choice for all patients admitted to hospice servicesServe as liaison to the patient and family’s community of faithRespond to patient and family needsSupport patient and family’s clergy, or other spiritual caregiver, as relates to the terminal illness of the patientsBuild relationships of care and concerns partnering with persons in their spiritual journey, empowering them to draw from their identified areas of strength and supportOur Investment in YouCaring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development opportunities Company-matching 401(k) Flexible spending and health savings accounts Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation appPrograms to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employeesCompany store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees And more!
QualificationsCome As You AreAt AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.