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Chaplain

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care
Dover, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2025 CLOSED ON 2/6/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care?

Hospice Chaplains have the profound honor of stewarding patients and families through the sacred journey of end-of-life care. Chaplains are a critical part of our team, offering a compassionate presence, from brief visits to extended hours, ensuring that patients feel spiritually supported and at peace as they near death. By listening deeply and sometimes just honoring silence, chaplains help patients explore essential questions, recognize the significance of their lives, and find comfort. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team to address not only physical and emotional needs but also spiritual concerns, respecting all beliefs without any intention of conversion.

Our team is committed to going above and beyond, providing comprehensive spiritual care to patients and extending support to families for up to a year after their loss. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those at their most vulnerable, we invite you to join our compassionate team. Be a part of our mission to bring comfort and peace to patients and their loved ones during this critical time.


Chaplain Requirements:

  • Ecclesiastical endorsement by faith group/denomination
  • Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from Accredited ACPE Center Required
  • Master of Divinity degree or equivalency preferred
  • Nonjudgmental and inclusive presence
  • Spiritual Care experience working with terminal individuals, family members, and clinicians
  • Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
  • Awareness of end of life practices associated with different faith traditions
  • Hospice care experience preferred (one-year minimum)
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a hospice care team
  • Ability to use electronic medical resources for care plans, interventions, and documentation
  • Meet federal and state requirements regarding criminal/abuse background checks
  • Proof of valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation

Chaplain Responsibilities:

  • Provide or coordinate spiritual care support to patients, family members, and caregivers
  • Conduct spiritual assessments of patients and family members in a timely manner as required
  • Assist with bereavement follow-up care as appropriate in collaboration with bereavement coordinator
  • Participate as a member of the hospice team in regularly scheduled care conferences, hospice admissions, and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings
  • Provide emotional/spiritual support to hospice team members as needed
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local spiritual leaders
  • Participate in quality improvement programs and services
  • Participate in weekend on-call rotation as designated


Chaplain Schedule & Benefits:  

  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with an on-call rotation that will include weekends and evenings
  • Be part of a team willing to grow, listen, be heard, and be challenged.
  • Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO & continuing Education reimbursement for full-time employees.
  • Competitive industry pay.

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