Chaplain - Hospice of Cincinnati

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as Chaplain dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.  You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location:

Hospice of Cincinnati - This home care position will cover the west side of Cincinnati (.72cents mileage reimbursement)

Work Schedule:

• Full Time (40 hours weekly) (no weekends, no holidays, on call commitment) 
• Day Shift

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view TriHealth’s benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

To explore more about Hospice and the care we provide click the link below:

https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/

Required

• Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Theology, or equivalent degree from an Association of Theological Schools (ATS)-accredited institution.
• Completion of at least three (3) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) through an ACPE-, APC-, NACC-, or NAJC-accredited program.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of professional chaplaincy experience, including hospice, healthcare, or related ministry settings.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and address spiritual and emotional distress in patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life concerns.

Preferred

• Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Board Certification through one of the following organizations:
  • Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)
  • National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)
  • National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
  • Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
• Candidates who are not board certified must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing certification and meet with a certifying committee within three (3) years of hire.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of chaplaincy experience beyond CPE training.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 50–65 hospice patients and their families.
• Provide spiritual assessments, interventions, counseling, rituals, and supportive presence based on patient and family needs, beliefs, and goals of care.
• Develop and maintain individualized plans of spiritual care consistent with hospice philosophy and regulatory requirements.
• Document patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Respond effectively to spiritual, emotional, existential, and grief-related crises.
• Provide support during times of decline, active dying, death, and bereavement.
• Assist patients and families in identifying sources of meaning, hope, reconciliation, and spiritual comfort.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, aides, volunteers, and other team members to ensure holistic patient care.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to team functioning and organizational culture.
• Respond to referrals and requests for chaplain services in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and effective time management in prioritizing patient care needs.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain professional standards, continuing education, and competency development consistent with organizational and certification requirements.

Working Conditions

• Travel to patient homes and care settings within the assigned service area.
• Participation in an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Exposure to emotionally intense situations involving serious illness, death, grief, and family crisis.

Other Related Information

• On-call responsibilities required.
• Some evening, weekend, and holiday coverage required.
• Functions as a self-managed and collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides ministry in crisis situations and responds to urgent spiritual care needs.