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Affinity Hospice Care Inc.

Hospice Chaplain

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$40 - $50/hr

As a Hospice Chaplain with Madrona Hospice Care, you will be bringing compassionate, hands-on support directly into patients' homes. Responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to ...

Danaher

Health Systems Executive

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$260K - $270K/yr

This position reports to the Senior Director Health Systems Executive and will be a part the Strategic Accounts team in the North American Commercial Organization working fully remote with 50%-75 ...

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How much do remote chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote chaplain in Berkeley, CA is $77,858.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,400.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote chaplain?

A Remote Chaplain provides spiritual support, counseling, and guidance to individuals or communities through virtual means such as phone calls, video conferencing, or emails. They may work with organizations like hospitals, hospices, businesses, or religious institutions to offer pastoral care. Responsibilities include offering prayer, emotional support, crisis intervention, and religious services based on the needs of those they serve. This role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to offer comfort and guidance remotely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote chaplain?

To thrive as a Remote Chaplain, you need a background in theology or pastoral care, experience in providing spiritual support, and typically a recognized chaplaincy certification or ordination. Familiarity with teleconferencing tools, secure messaging platforms, and electronic documentation systems is essential for providing remote care. Outstanding listening skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to convey empathy through virtual channels help build trust and rapport with those seeking support. These skills enable remote chaplains to offer effective, compassionate care to individuals in diverse settings while overcoming the challenges of distance.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by remote chaplains, and how can they be managed?

One of the most common challenges Remote Chaplains face is building deep, meaningful connections with individuals without face-to-face interaction. Technology barriers, such as unreliable internet or clients' unfamiliarity with virtual platforms, can also pose obstacles. To overcome these challenges, successful chaplains invest time in learning and teaching basic technology usage, use clear and compassionate communication techniques, and regularly check in to maintain continuity of care. Adapting to a variety of faith backgrounds and being flexible with scheduling also helps foster trust and accessibility for those in need.

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Infographic showing various Remote Chaplain job openings in Berkeley, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 5% In-person, and 95% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,858 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

Hospice Chaplain

Affinity Hospice Care Inc.

San Mateo, CA • Remote

$40 - $50/hr

Full-time, Per diem

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

At Madrona Hospice Care Inc., we've designed a plan of care that will work for you and your family. We understand the importance in providing you the guidance to make those decisions easier and before a time of crisis. That’s why we have a diverse team of experienced professionals to offer a broad range of services.

As a Hospice Chaplain with Madrona Hospice Care, you will be bringing compassionate, hands-on support directly into patients' homes. Responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors for making a real difference in their quality of life.

We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their transition. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients' lives and working in a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home hospice care.

Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $40 - $50 per visit.

Responsibilities
  • Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
  • Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
  • Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
  • Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
  • Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
  • Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
  • Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care. Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care.
  • Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
  • Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
  • Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
  • Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers.
  • Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

  • Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, Mdiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
  • Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary team/group.
  • Comfort in an interfaith setting.
  • Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
  • Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Nice to have: Prior hospice experience.

Benefits

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Skills Training & Development
  • Company Social Events
  • Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
  • Referral Bonus