Chaplain - Hospice of Cincinnati

TriHealth; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift differentials

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth Hospice is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care to patients and families in home care settings on the west side of Cincinnati. The role involves independent field-based work, supporting colleagues, and upholding patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires an MDiv or equivalent, CPE units, and 3–4 years of chaplaincy experience, including hospice. On-call coverage and travel are expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity, Theology, or equivalent from ATS-accredited institution.
• Completion of at least three CPE units through ACPE/APC/NACC/NAJC-accredited program.
• Three to four years of professional chaplaincy experience including hospice or healthcare settings.
• Ability to assess and address spiritual and emotional distress in patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 50–65 hospice patients and families.
• Provide spiritual assessments, counseling, rituals, and supportive presence.
• Develop and maintain individualized spiritual care plans aligned with hospice philosophy.
• Document patient interactions and care plans in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to spiritual, emotional, existential, and grief-related crises.
• Support during decline, active dying, death, and bereavement.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, aides, and the care team.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Master's Degree of Divinity / Theology (or equivalent) (Preferred)

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) – 3 units (Required)

4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (Preferred)

Certification pursuit commitment within 3 years (APC/NACC/NAJC/ACPE)

Job description

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 - This home care position will cover the west side of Cincinnati (.72cents mileage reimbursement)

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

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.

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.

Job Overview

Provides pastoral care to patients and families. Provides ministry in crisis situations. Participates in on call as appropriate.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree of Divinity, Theology, or equivalency (acknowledged by APC, NACC, NAJC or ACPE) (Preferred)
• Clinical Pastoral Education (Required)
• 3 - 4 Years Experience Professional In Chaplaincy (Required)
• 2 - 3 years desired outside of training; Clinical Pastoral Education (Preferred)
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Other Certified, or meets a certification committee within three years by APC, NACC, NAJC or ACPE Required

Job Responsibilities

• Visits patients/families to provide pastoral ministry
• Provides ministry in crisis situations
• Responds in a timely manner to referrals for service
• Is fl flexible and takes initiative in providing services
• Participates in on-call as appropriate
• Functions as a positive member of the pastoral care team

Other Related Information

• on-call, some weekends, and evenings

Working Conditions

• 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 - RarelyPushing - 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