Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator -Hospice

Description

About the Role
Touchstone Health is looking for a compassionate Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator to walk with hospice patients and families through some of life’s hardest moments. In this full-time role, you’ll offer spiritual and emotional support during the dying process, then stay present for families through their grief afterward. If you bring calm, deep listening, and respect for every belief and tradition, you’ll belong here.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

- Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in line with their beliefs and preferences
- Assess spiritual and existential needs at admission and throughout care
- Offer grief counseling and anticipatory guidance, including support during the dying process
- Conduct or coordinate funeral, memorial, and bedside services as requested
- Assess bereavement needs and build individualized support plans for families and caregivers
- Plan and lead support groups, memorial events, and educational workshops
- Partner with patient-identified faith leaders and share your insights with the care team at interdisciplinary group meetings
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers who assist with bereavement services
- Join the on-call rotation as scheduled, providing after-hours spiritual support by phone or in person

What We’re Looking For

- Education, training, or experience that prepares you to provide spiritual and grief support in a healthcare setting
- Two or more years in spiritual counseling, pastoral care, chaplaincy, or grief support, ideally in hospice, palliative care, or a healthcare environment
- Experience leading group counseling or grief support sessions
- Seminary coursework, clinical pastoral education, or grief counseling certification is a plus, as is ordination or endorsement by a faith group
- The ability to offer support in a culturally inclusive, non-denominational way
- Strong listening, interpersonal, and crisis response skills
- Comfort documenting in the clinical record using mobile clinical systems
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

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