Chaplain

Hospice Acquisition Company LLC•Youngstown, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Crossbridge Hospice, we believe a role is truly fulfilling when it aligns with your personal values, reflects your interests, leverages your strengths, and supports your professional growth. Our mission—people caring for people—guides everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where individuals feel empowered to thrive, both personally and professionally. By thoughtfully matching people with roles that resonate with their purpose and aspirations, we foster a culture rooted in authenticity, innovation, and shared growth. When individuals bring their whole selves to work, remarkable things happen—for our teams, our patients and their families, and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in religious studies, social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral education, or a 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field
Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Certification in Thanatology: Death, Dying, and Bereavement (CT) through ADEC.
Two years of experience providing grief and loss counseling.

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.