Hospice Spiritual Care Leader (Chaplain)

Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Reserve Care in Cleveland, OH is seeking a full-time spiritual care professional to provide compassionate chaplaincy within the transdisciplinary team, delivering spiritual assessment, counseling, and support to patients and families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with bereavement and volunteer programs, planning memorial services, and ensuring ethical, culturally competent care. A Master of Divinity is preferred, with experience in hospice or healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity preferred or equivalent pastoral education.
• Experience in clinical pastoral education (CPE) or hospice/palliative care setting a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessment, counseling and goals with patients and families.
• Link patients with community clergy or pastoral care visitors; supervise volunteers.
• Act as liaison among spiritual care volunteers and transdisciplinary team; participate in team conferences.
• Plan Memorial Services and collaborate with Bereavement Coordinators.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to agency policies; flexible for evenings/weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Planning & organization

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

Master of Divinity

BA/BS in related field

Job description

Reserve Care in Cleveland, OH is seeking a full-time spiritual care professional to provide compassionate chaplaincy within the transdisciplinary team, delivering spiritual assessment, counseling, and support to patients and families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with bereavement and volunteer programs, planning memorial services, and ensuring ethical, culturally competent care. A Master of Divinity is preferred, with experience in hospice or healthcare settings.