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Big Bend Hospice
Tallahassee, FL, USA

Spiritual Care Counselor

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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

Interdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionBereavement support

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).

Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCounselor median $57k (middle half $45k–$80k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Florida623 active13,538 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 26% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 38 employers
22
<$80k
10
$80k-100k
10
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,421 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Tallahassee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$289k
Typical market rent
$1,473/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tallahassee, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.