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PASCO/SW Home Health

Hospice Chaplain

Grand Junction, CO · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to ... senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a ...

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Technical Trainer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

Apogee is seeking a Senior Technical Trainer in support of the United States Space Command ... Chaplain, EO/SARC/Resiliency, Command Surgeon General, Joint Staff Functions, Space Domain ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior chaplain in Colorado is $66,862.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $84,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior chaplain?

Senior Chaplains are experienced spiritual leaders who provide pastoral care, religious guidance, and emotional support within institutions such as hospitals, prisons, military organizations, or universities. They often oversee a team of chaplains, coordinate religious services, and serve as a liaison between the institution and faith communities. Their responsibilities include counseling individuals, facilitating religious observances, and supporting staff and families during times of crisis. Senior Chaplains are typically ordained clergy with significant experience in pastoral care and leadership.

What is the difference between Senior Chaplain vs Chaplain?

AspectSenior ChaplainChaplain
CredentialsTypically requires ordination, certification, and experienceRequires ordination or certification, often less experience needed
Work EnvironmentHospitals, military, prisons, large organizationsHospitals, military, prisons, religious institutions
ResponsibilitiesLeadership, mentorship, complex spiritual careProviding spiritual support, counseling, basic services

Senior Chaplains generally have more experience, leadership duties, and oversee other chaplains. Chaplains provide essential spiritual care and support in various settings. The main difference lies in the level of responsibility and experience required.

Is there a high demand for senior chaplains?

The demand for senior chaplains varies by region and institution, but overall, there is steady need in healthcare, military, and correctional facilities. Employment opportunities often depend on institutional funding, community needs, and the ability to hold relevant certifications and experience. Job growth in this field tends to be stable rather than rapid.

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Infographic showing various Senior Chaplain job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,862 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Hospice Chaplain

Grand Junction, CO • On-site

Pasco Southwest Home Health
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$24 - $30/hr

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Cornerstone Healthcare, Inc., either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.
DUTIES & 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.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
  • Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology Preferred (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
  • Hospice/ experience preferred.
  • 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.
  • The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Salary range $24.00- 30.00
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

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