Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor, Hospice [Per-Diem]
Company: Assisted Home Health & Hospice
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Our Hospice Department in Thousand Oaks is looking for per-diem
Chaplains or Spiritual Counselors to join our team. Come be a part
of a community providing compassionate and personalized spiritual
care. Must have Hospice experience and be able to support and
counsel in a non-denominational manner, respecting the patient and
family’s beliefs, culture, and values. Pay is $51 per/visit
Assisted offers great and rewarding career opportunities, making a
difference in the lives of people. Join our team and love what you
do! Help others. Make a difference. Be proud. Assisted Offers Our
Employees a Unique Employment Package: Affordable medical, dental
and vision benefits package. Company matched 401K (up to 6% of your
annual salary can be matched) A very generous referral bonus – earn
up to $600* per referral. We’ll empower you to reach your highest
levels of personal and professional development by providing up to
$6,000* tuition education reimbursement. Vacation, sick leave, and
paid holidays package* *Internal policy provides detailed
information regarding these benefits. Full policy is provided upon
request. JOB SUMMARY This position is a member of the
Hospice/Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team and is responsible
for the provision of spiritual support to patients and families in
keeping with the patient/family's desire and belief system in
accordance with the plan of care and consistent with the mission,
vision and goals of the Agency. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Acknowledge and respect the patient’s and family’s beliefs, culture
and values related to life’s meaning including suffering and loss,
and desire for services/support. Assess the spiritual status of the
patient, family and caregiver. Develop an individualized spiritual
plan of care which demonstrates spiritual support as needed and
defined by the on-going wishes and needs of the patient / family.
Provide meditation, counseling, prayer, sacred rituals or
practices, active listening and supportive presence, as appropriate
Work with other professionals in resolving spiritual / ethical
issues. Document the spiritual assessment, goals for spiritual
care, plan of care, care and services provided, and the patient’s /
family’s response to the spiritual care. Assist with funerals and
memorial services as requested by patient and/or family.
Communicate with and support the involvement of local clergy and/or
spiritual counselors as possible and as desired by the patient,
family and caregiver Attend Interdisciplinary Group meetings and
participate in care plan update. Consult with and provide education
to interdisciplinary team members, patients / families about
spirituality related care and service Work in a team approach with
members of the interdisciplinary team to evaluate patient / family
responses to and satisfaction with care. Upon request, meet with
individual staff regarding personal spiritual issues that may
affect their ability to function effectively. Provide bereavement
support to staff. Participate in development of approaches to meet
staff counseling needs. Acknowledge patient rights including
privacy and confidentiality. Consistently display a professional
appearance and conduct in all settings. Interact with customers
using positive and professional approach. Assume responsibility and
display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties,
communications and actions. Support the mission, vision and goals
of the Agency. Maintain professional growth and development.
Participate in performance improvement activities. Abide by Agency
policies and procedures. Accept other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is mostly sedentary combined
with moderate amounts of walking and standing. Must have visual and
hearing acuity. Must be able to communicate clearly verbally. Must
be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Attends and
participates in activities off site as necessary. Must provide
proof of automobile insurance upon hire and at each renewal and
maintain a safe driving record. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING
Appropriate ministry certificate or chaplain/ministry experience
Ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical. Experience in working
with patients/families dealing with life threatening illness and
death. Current CPR, TB and health clearance Have the orientation
and training appropriate to the care of the hospice/palliative
patient and his/her family.
Keywords: Assisted Home Health & Hospice, Alhambra , Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor, Hospice [Per-Diem], Healthcare , Thousand Oaks, California
