Chaplain

About the role

Our Mission: To provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care that honors the dignity of every individual; people caring for people.

Culture & Values: Our people are the heartbeat of our mission. At Crossbridge Hospice, we recognize your unique talents, nurture your growth, and celebrate your compassion. Together, we’re building a community that leads with integrity and serves with heart. Clinician-led teams built on compassion and respect. A supportive environment where every voice matters. Commitment to dignity for patients, families, and staff. Integrity and empathy at the core of all we do.

Responsibilities

The Hospice Chaplain is a compassionate and qualified spiritual care professional who ensures the emotional, spiritual, and bereavement needs of hospice patients and their families are understood and honored. Working as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Chaplain helps develop and support individualized care plans that address the unique spiritual journeys of each patient and family.

• 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.

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.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Licensing & Certification Renewal Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Supportive Team Environment
• Mission-driven leadership that values your voice and expertise
• Opportunities to grow
• Do meaningful work that impacts patients and families every day