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.

At BrightSpring Health Services, our LEGACY culture guides how we lead, how we serve, and how we show up for one another. We are committed to doing the right thing by leading with integrity, accountability, and transparency in all that we do.

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