Hospice Chaplain

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off + 7 holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

DailyPay

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England At Home – Connecticut seeks a Hospice Chaplain in Hartford, CT to deliver compassionate spiritual care across our home-based ministry. The chaplain supports patients, families, and colleagues during critical times and walks with people through grief, crisis, and life changes.

The role integrates into our healthcare team, offering guidance on spiritual distress and end-of-life conversations, with emphasis on mission-driven, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality.
• 1–3 years of Spiritual Care experience; CPE training preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred; ACPE education and faith-based endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care, crisis intervention and grief support to patients, families and staff.
• Support patients and families during life’s significant moments, honoring religious and cultural needs.

Education

Master's degree in theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description

This role plays a vital part in providing Spiritual Care across our local ministry, supporting patients, participants, residents, families, and colleagues during some of life’s most significant moments. As an integrated member of our healthcare team, the Chaplain helps address spiritual distress, offers grief support, provides crisis intervention, and walks alongside individuals navigating profound life changes.

Hospice Chaplain – Hartford, CT

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.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - Day 1
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b with matching contribution
• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation
• Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 annually
• DailyPay

Trinity Health Of New England At Home – Connecticut

Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care.

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.

Trinity Health At Home and our family of home care and hospice agencies provide Mission-driven, people-centered care in communities throughout nine states.

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.

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.