Hospice Spiritual Counselor

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Position: Spiritual Counselor – Hospice Employment Type: Part-Time Compensation: $30–$33 per visit Service Area: Socorro, NM

Luna Del Valle Hospice – Providing Care with Heart and Meaning

About Luna Del Valle Hospice Luna Del Valle Hospice is a locally owned and operated organization based in Albuquerque, NM, founded by healthcare professionals dedicated to comprehensive, person-centered hospice care. We are deeply committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient and family we serve.

Our care model embraces the whole person—and now, we’re looking for a Part-Time Spiritual Counselor to join our interdisciplinary team. If you are driven by a sense of service and a passion for supporting others through life’s final journey, we would be honored to connect with you.

Role Description: As a Spiritual Counselor with LDV Hospice, you’ll offer meaningful spiritual guidance and emotional care to patients, their families, caregivers, and staff. This role involves supporting individuals from all spiritual paths—including those without a religious affiliation—and helping them find peace, meaning, and comfort during the end-of-life process.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide supportive, non-judgmental spiritual care to patients and their families

Respect and uphold each individual’s beliefs, rituals, and faith traditions

Collaborate with patients’ clergy or connect them with appropriate community spiritual leaders

Conduct or assist with memorial services, blessings, or end-of-life rituals upon request

Attend interdisciplinary care meetings and contribute to holistic care planning

Offer education and support to staff and volunteers regarding spiritual care topics

Maintain clear, timely documentation in line with hospice protocols

Conduct scheduled visits and participate in the spiritual care on-call rotation

Provide emotional and spiritual support to fellow team members when needed

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience:

Minimum 2 years in pastoral care or spiritual counseling (3+ years in hospice or healthcare preferred)

Education:

Master of Divinity or a comparable theological degree

Ordination or licensure as clergy in New Mexico

Completion of 4 CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) units strongly preferred

Additional Requirements:

Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance

Ability to serve patients in homes, facilities, and other care settings

Key Attributes:

A calm and compassionate presence

Sensitivity to diverse cultural and religious backgrounds

Clear and empathetic communication skills

Reliable, organized, and self-directed

Strong teamwork and collaborative mindset

Why Work with Luna Del Valle Hospice?

Deeply rewarding work that nurtures the human spirit

Supportive and mission-driven work environment

Flexible scheduling with limited night/weekend requirements

Opportunities to impact not only patients but also their families and the broader community

If you feel called to walk beside others during life’s most sacred moments, we invite you to apply and become a valued part of the LDV Hospice team.

Learn more or apply today at Luna Del Valle Hospice – Where Compassion Meets Care