Hospice Chaplain

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Hospice Chaplain

Required: Completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies. 

About Trinity Health Of New England At Home – Connecticut  

Trinity Health Of New England At Home serves patients and their loved ones in-home nursing, physical/occupational/speech therapies, social work and other services. With a pioneering new care model and strategy, we are shaping the future of healthcare and empowering patients. A Catholic, Mission-driven, non-profit organization, we are affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital of the Trinity Health Of New England health system and are part of Trinity Health At Home. Trinity Health At Home (THAH) is a National Health Ministry of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the United States. Trinity Health At Home and our family of home care and hospice agencies provide Mission-driven, people-centered care in communities throughout nine states. We are recognized for our alternative services programs to support patients with complex disease management needs. Trinity Health At Home is committed to providing exceptional, people-centered care in the most sacred place: home.

Minimal Qualifications:  

• Master's degree in theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training, is required. Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.

• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a master’s degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.