Hospice Chaplain: Flexible Schedule & Bereavement Care

Continuum Care Hospice; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Continuum Care Hospice in Ohio seeks a compassionate Chaplain (PRN) to provide spiritual care and emotional support within home-based and facility settings. You will honor patients' beliefs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic end-of-life care.

The role requires strong communication, crisis-support abilities, and the capacity to work independently within a mission-driven hospice environment. Travel to patient sites and flexible scheduling are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies, Counseling preferred.
• Ordination, endorsement, or certification through a faith body preferred.
• Experience in hospice, chaplaincy, or pastoral care preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication and crisis-support skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in homes, facilities, or hospice settings.
• Offer grief counseling, crisis support, and end-of-life spiritual care.
• Respect and support diverse cultural, religious, and non-religious belief systems.
• Conduct spiritual assessments and document all visits per regulatory and agency standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to contribute to patient care planning.
• Facilitate memorial services, rituals, prayer, or requested spiritual practices.
• Provide bereavement support to families before and after loss.
• Serve as a liaison with community clergy or spiritual leaders when requested.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines for chaplaincy.
• Assist with bereavement program development and follow-up.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis counseling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies, Counseling

Job description

Continuum Care Hospice in Ohio seeks a compassionate Chaplain (PRN) to provide spiritual care and emotional support within home-based and facility settings. You will honor patients' beliefs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic end-of-life care.

The role requires strong communication, crisis-support abilities, and the capacity to work independently within a mission-driven hospice environment. Travel to patient sites and flexible scheduling are involved.