Palliative Care Chaplain — Full-Time Spiritual Support

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Palliative Care Chaplain to provide spiritual, emotional, and pastoral support within the palliative care team. This role collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains to address end-of-life concerns with dignity and cultural sensitivity.

The chaplain will assess spiritual needs, guide rituals, support families through grief, develop bereavement programs, and educate staff on compassionate care while maintaining ethical, confidential

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required; M.Div. preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain or eligible for certification; apply within 18 months if eligible.
• Ordained, licensed, or commissioned to function in ministry.
• Completion of four CPE units through ACPE/NACC or equivalent.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from a recognized faith group.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
• Assess for anticipatory or complicated grief.
• Assess the spiritual and emotional needs of individuals facing serious illnesses and end-of-life care.
• Engage in active listening and empathetic presence to facilitate conversations about life and values.
• Offer counseling and guidance during grief, loss, or emotional distress.
• Facilitate rituals, prayers, and spiritual practices; provide quarterly remembrance sessions.
• Develop bereavement programs for patients, families, staff, and community.
• Round daily with Palliative Care team and attend family meetings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
• Educate healthcare staff on the role of spiritual care in palliative settings.
• Maintain ethical practice and documentation while respecting confidentiality.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Spiritual Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Counseling

Active Listening

Cultural Competence

Ethical Practice

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

ATS/CHEA-accredited theology degree

Ordination/licensure

CPE (4 units)

Board Certification eligible

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Palliative Care Chaplain to provide spiritual, emotional, and pastoral support within the palliative care team. This role collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains to address end-of-life concerns with dignity and cultural sensitivity.

The chaplain will assess spiritual needs, guide rituals, support families through grief, develop bereavement programs, and educate staff on compassionate care while maintaining ethical, confidential