Chaplain - Hospice of Cincinnati

TriHealth; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Chaplain for Hospice Care to support patients and families during end-of-life care. The role involves independent work in field-based or home-care settings, providing spiritual care, counseling, and comfort aligned with hospice philosophy.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the care team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate holds a Master of Divinity (or equivalent) and has CPE training, with 3–4 years of chaplaincy experience

Qualifications

• Provide spiritual support and counseling to patients and families.
• Assess and address spiritual and emotional distress in end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure holistic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of hospice patients and families (50–65).
• Conduct spiritual assessments and interventions.
• Document care plans in EMR and maintain up-to-date records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Provide crisis support and bereavement care when needed.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Emotional resilience

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

3 CPE units (ACPE/APC/NACC/NAJC accredited)

Job description

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as Chaplain dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location:

Hospice of Cincinnati at Christ Hospital - 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Work Schedule:

• Full Time (40 hours weekly) (no weekends, no holidays, on call commitment)
• Day Shift

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view TriHealth’s benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

To explore more about Hospice and the care we provide click the link below:

https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/

Required

• Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theology, or equivalent degree from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS)-accredited institution.
• Completion of at least three (3) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) through an ACPE-, APC-, NACC-, or NAJC-accredited program.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of professional chaplaincy experience, including hospice, healthcare, or related ministry settings.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and address spiritual and emotional distress in patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life concerns.

Preferred

• Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Board Certification through one of the following organizations:
  • Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)
  • National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)
  • National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
  • Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
• Candidates who are not board certified must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing certification and meet with a certifying committee within three (3) years of hire.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of chaplaincy experience beyond CPE training.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 50–65 hospice patients and their families.
• Provide spiritual assessments, interventions, counseling, rituals, and supportive presence based on patient and family needs, beliefs, and goals of care.
• Develop and maintain individualized plans of spiritual care consistent with hospice philosophy and regulatory requirements.
• Document patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Respond effectively to spiritual, emotional, existential, and grief-related crises.
• Provide support during times of decline, active dying, death, and bereavement.
• Assist patients and families in identifying sources of meaning, hope, reconciliation, and spiritual comfort.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, aides, volunteers, and other team members to ensure holistic patient care.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to team functioning and organizational culture.
• Respond to referrals and requests for chaplain services in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and effective time management in prioritizing patient care needs.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain professional standards, continuing education, and competency development consistent with organizational and certification requirements.

Working Conditions

• Travel to patient homes and care settings within the assigned service area.
• Participation in an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Exposure to emotionally intense situations involving serious illness, death, grief, and family crisis.

Other Related Information

• On-call responsibilities required.
• Some evening, weekend, and holiday coverage required.
• Functions as a self-managed and collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides ministry in crisis situations and responds to urgent spiritual care needs.

Bending -
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating -
Continuous Learning -
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication -
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. -
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Rarely
Reaching - Occasionally
Reading -
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning -
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Frequently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community