Hospice Chaplain

Trinity Health

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care across the local ministry, supporting patients, participants, residents, families, visitors, and colleagues during significant moments in life. As an integrated member of the healthcare team, the Chaplain helps address spiritual distress, offers grief support and crisis intervention, and supports people navigating profound life changes. This is a 100% home care position in the Hartford Region and includes mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in theology, religion, spiritual care, or spirituality, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of spiritual care experience, including CPE training; an equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
• Completion of four units (1,600 hours) of ACPE-accredited Spiritual Care education.
• Faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) certification is strongly preferred through APC, CASC, NACC, or NAJC. This includes completion of a master's degree as required by the certifying agency from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care and support to patients, families, visitors, and staff while respecting diverse beliefs and values.
• Assess spiritual, religious, and ethical needs and provide appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Document assessments, care provided, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to integrate spiritual care into the healing process.
• Support and improve spiritual care programs and educate staff on addressing spiritual needs.
• Facilitate prayer, worship, meditation, and sacramental services for diverse faith traditions.
• Promote workplace well-being, maintain sacred spaces, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Day One benefits, including first-day medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off package
• Seven additional paid holidays
• 403B retirement plan with generous matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral program incentives
• Comprehensive orientation and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time