Compassionate Hospice Chaplain: End-of-Life Care

Crossroads Hospice; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families, conduct timely spiritual assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

You will participate in bereavement follow-up, support team members, and build relationships with local faith leaders. Weekend on-call rotation and adherence to hospice care principles are essential.

Qualifications

• Ecclesiastical endorsement by faith group/denomination
• Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from Accredited ACPE Center Required
• Master of Divinity degree or equivalency preferred
• Nonjudgmental and inclusive presence
• Spiritual Care experience working with terminal individuals, family members, and clinicians
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
• Awareness of end of life practices associated with different faith traditions
• Hospice care experience preferred (one-year minimum)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a hospice care team
• Ability to use electronic medical resources for care plans, interventions, and documentation
• Meet federal and state requirements regarding criminal/abuse background checks
• Proof of valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide or coordinate spiritual care support to patients, family members, and caregivers
• Conduct spiritual assessments of patients and family members in a timely manner as required
• Assist with bereavement follow-up care as appropriate in collaboration with bereavement coordinator
• Participate as a member of the hospice team in regularly scheduled care conferences, hospice admissions, and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings
• Provide emotional/spiritual support to hospice team members as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with local spiritual leaders
• Participate in quality improvement programs and services
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation as designated

Skills

Endorsement

Spiritual care experience

Bereavement support

Education

MDiv degree

CPE experience

Job description

Crossroads Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families, conduct timely spiritual assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

You will participate in bereavement follow-up, support team members, and build relationships with local faith leaders. Weekend on-call rotation and adherence to hospice care principles are essential.