Chaplain - Chaplain

Chaplain - Chaplain Continuum Care Hospice - 3.0 Parma, OH Job Details Part-time 14 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Crisis intervention Collaborate with healthcare professionals Terminal illness counseling Bachelor's degree in counseling Master's degree in theology Hospice experience Bachelor's degree in theology Palliative and hospice care teams Mid-level Master's degree Master of Theology Driver's License Bachelor's degree Counseling End-of-life care Care plan development Theology Patient interaction Home health Home health agency experience Communication skills Master's degree in counseling Home & community care experience Divinity Full Job Description Continuum Care Hospice is a mission driven hospice agency dedicated to providing compassionate end of life care for patients and their families. We believe in supporting the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of those we serve. We are seeking a caring and professional Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary team and offer meaningful spiritual and emotional support during life's most vulnerable moments. The Chaplain provides spiritual counseling, emotional support, and grief resources to hospice patients and their loved ones. This role ensures that each patient's beliefs, values, and cultural backgrounds are honored. The chaplain is a vital member of the hospice care team and contributes to holistic, patient centered care. Key Responsibilities Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in homes, facilities, or hospice settings Offer grief counseling, crisis support, and end of life spiritual care Respect and support diverse cultural, religious, and non religious belief systems Conduct spiritual assessments and document all visits per regulatory and agency standards Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to contribute to patient care planning Facilitate memorial services, rituals, prayer, or requested spiritual practices Provide bereavement support to families before and after loss Serve as a liaison with community clergy or spiritual leaders when requested Maintain strict confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines for chaplaincy Assist with bereavement program development and follow-up Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies, Counseling, or related field preferred Ordination, endorsement, or certification through a recognized faith body (preferred but not always required) Experience in hospice, home health, chaplaincy, or pastoral care strongly preferred Ability to work with people of diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds Strong communication, compassion, and crisis support skills Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits Ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team What We Offer Competitive compensation Flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time options available) Mileage reimbursement Health, dental, and vision benefits (for eligible employees) Paid time off and holidays Supportive and mission driven team environment Opportunities for continuing education and spiritual care training We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.