Spiritual Care Counselor
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Job Description
- Job Location: Tallahassee Florida - Tallahassee, FL
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
- Job Shift: Day
Spiritual Care Counselor Make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate spiritual care and support to hospice patients and their loved ones during life's most important moments.
What You'll Do
Assess and address the spiritual needs of patients and families Provide spiritual counseling, emotional support, and end-of-life guidance Coordinate clergy visits, sacramental rites, and faith-based resources as requested Collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team Develop care plans and maintain accurate, timely documentation Support patients and families through illness, death, and bereavement Officiate funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life when requested Build relationships with faith leaders and community organizations throughout our service area Participate in evening and weekend on-call coverage as scheduled What We're Looking For Strong counseling and interpersonal skills Ability to provide compassionate support to individuals from diverse faiths, cultures, and backgrounds Excellent communication, organization, and documentation abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team Commitment to maintaining professional and ethical boundaries Passion for serving patients and families facing end-of-life challenges Schedule - Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm (some nights/weekends (due to on-call rotation).
Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, faith traditions, and healthcare settings Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality Knowledge of end-of-life care principles, spiritual care practices, and hospice philosophy Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other healthcare software Valid Florida Driver's License and ability to travel throughout the service area Education & Experience Master's Degree in Divinity or a related theological discipline from an accredited seminary or theological school Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required; additional CPE training preferred Three or more years of pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or spiritual care experience Hospice, palliative care, or hospital chaplain experience strongly preferred Denominational endorsement or faith community affiliation preferred Work Environment & Physical
Travel throughout the community to patient homes, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and other care settings Regular use of computers, electronic medical records, and other office technology Ability to complete documentation and administrative responsibilities in a timely manner Ability to navigate a variety of patient care environments with professionalism and sensitivity Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed
Key Responsibilities
The Spiritual Care Counselor provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families while coordinating faith-based resources. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and officiate memorial services as needed.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Divinity or a related theological discipline and have at least three years of pastoral or chaplaincy experience. A valid Florida driver's license and completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Spiritual Care — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Counselor median $57k (middle half $45k–$80k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Florida | 623 active | 13,538 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 26% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Counselor listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment623 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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