Hospice Chaplain — Spiritual Care & Bereavement

Crossbridge Hospice; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Crossbridge Hospice in Youngstown, OH, is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care and bereavement support as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient‑centered care and alignment with mission and values.

The chaplain will develop individualized care plans addressing spiritual journeys, participate in IDG meetings, and offer connections to faith resources while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in religious studies, social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral education, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• At least one year of hospice experience.
• Experience in grief and loss counseling.
• Ability to honor and affirm the religious and spiritual autonomy of all individuals without imposing personal beliefs or doctrine.
• Availability during agency operating hours and as needs arise.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with computers, including email, clinical software, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and bereavement counseling to hospice patients and their families, and assist them in identifying and addressing their spiritual and grief‑related needs.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and maintain open communication with all team members.
• Uphold strict patient confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions.
• Facilitate connections to community spiritual or faith‑based resources when appropriate.
• Preside over funerals or memorial services at the request of the family.
• Support Age‑Friendly Care by incorporating the 4Ms—What Matters, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility—into spiritual care approaches.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Organization

Time‑management

Computers (email, software, word, spds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in religious studies, social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral education, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Crossbridge Hospice in Youngstown, OH, is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care and bereavement support as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient‑centered care and alignment with mission and values.

The chaplain will develop individualized care plans addressing spiritual journeys, participate in IDG meetings, and offer connections to faith resources while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.