Hospice Chaplain

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Connecticut is seeking a Hospice Chaplain who will deliver compassionate care to patients and families. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of Spiritual Care experience. This role emphasizes person-centered care within a faith-based context. Trinity Health values diversity and inclusion, ensuring all qualified applicants receive fair consideration. Join a dedicated team committed to shaping the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, or equivalent.
• One to three years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) preferred via specified licensing groups.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Pastoral care

CPE experience

Education

Master's degree in theology, religion, or spiritual care

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Description:

Hospice Chaplain

Required:

Completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith‑based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.

About Trinity Health Of New England At Home – Connecticut

Trinity Health Of New England At Home serves patients and their loved ones in‑home nursing, physical/occupational/speech therapies, social work and other services. With a pioneering new care model and strategy, we are shaping the future of healthcare and empowering patients. A Catholic, Mission‑driven, non‑profit organization, we are affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital of the Trinity Health Of New England health system and are part of Trinity Health At Home. Trinity Health At Home (THAH) is a National Health Ministry of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the United States. Trinity Health At Home and our family of home care and hospice agencies provide Mission‑driven, people‑centered care in communities throughout nine states. We are recognized for our alternative services programs to support patients with complex disease management needs. Trinity Health At Home is committed to providing exceptional, people‑centered care in the most sacred place: home.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Master's degree in theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training, is required. Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a master’s degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith‑based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.