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Grace Hospice·Galt, California
Hospice Chaplain · $30 - $35/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted healthcare roles in Galt, California rates. This role sits in the 52nd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 3% above the Galt, California median for similar positions.
Provide individualized spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. Conduct spiritual assessments, offer counseling and prayer, and assist in navigating the spiritual aspects of the end-of-life journey.
Join the Grace Family
Are you a Chaplain looking for meaningful work where your presence, compassion and ability to listen can make a lasting difference?
Grace Hospice is looking for a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary care team.
As a Hospice Chaplain, you’ll provide individualized spiritual and emotional support to patients and families based on their beliefs, values and wishes.
You’ll build meaningful connections, offer a comforting presence, and help patients and loved ones navigate the spiritual and emotional aspects of the hospice journey.
You’ll also collaborate with nurses, physicians, social workers, hospice aides and other professionals who share a commitment to providing care with kindness, dignity and respect.
At Grace Hospice, spiritual care is an important part of caring for the whole person.
If you’re looking for purposeful work where you can support others, build relationships and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do Provide individualized spiritual and emotional support to patients and families.
Complete spiritual assessments and contribute to individualized plans of care.
Offer compassionate listening, counseling, prayer and other spiritual support as desired.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient and family needs.
Connect with community clergy and faith communities when additional support is requested.
Provide funeral or memorial support when requested by families.
Support Grace Hospice staff through presence, conversation, prayer, devotions or memorial reflections as appropriate.
Complete required documentation and maintain communication with the Chaplain team and supervisor.
What We’re Looking For Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology.
Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
Current ecclesiastical endorsement.
Board certification preferred.
Experience supporting individuals and families through serious illness, death, dying, grief or loss.
Ability to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental listening presence.
Respect for different cultures, traditions, beliefs and values.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to creatively connect with individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of cognitive decline.
Why You’ll Love Working at Grace Hospice Competitive pay Medical, dental and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Short-term and long-term disability insurance Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance Dependent life and AD&D insurance Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team Meaningful work where your presence and relationships truly matter About Grace Hospice Grace Hospice is a nonprofit organization committed to providing professional hospice care with a personal touch.
Requires a Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree and four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Candidates must hold a current ecclesiastical endorsement and demonstrate experience in supporting individuals through serious illness and grief.
Our interdisciplinary team provides physical, emotional and spiritual support based on each patient and family’s unique needs, wishes and goals.
Our culture is built around Excellence, Kindness and Teamwork.
We respect the individual beliefs and values of those we serve and are committed to helping patients and families feel heard, supported and cared for throughout their hospice journey.
If you’re ready to bring your compassion, spiritual-care experience and gift of presence to a team where your work truly matters, we invite you to join the Grace family.
Learn more about Grace Hospice Grace Hospice is an equal opportunity and drug-free employer.
Market context
Hospice chaplain roles in California are typically tied to ongoing demand for end-of-life spiritual and emotional support across home-based and facility settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a theology, religion, or related human services degree plus ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your CPE unit and prepare examples of comfort, grief support, and interdisciplinary care.