Chaplain

Traditions Health is seeking a new Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator to join our growing Hospice Team in Cuyahoga Falls! About Us: Traditions Health is a leading provider of hospice, home health and palliative care. The company provides care to over 8,500 patients across 19 US states. The company has recently been named to the 2021 Inc. Magazine's “Inc. 5000” list of fastest-growing businesses. As the company continues to expand across the country, Traditions Health remains committed to the same values on which it was founded: focusing on providing patient-focused, compassion-driven care while building strong relationships in the communities it serves. What Can Traditions Health Offer? · Work/Life Balance · Competitive Pay and Benefits · Supportive Senior Staff · Autonomy · More Time to Care for Your Patients Primary function is to provide spiritual and bereavement care to hospice patients and their caregivers. Perform spiritual and bereavement assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient and the patient defined family unit. Job Qualifications Education: High School diploma or GED required. College degree preferred, Master of Divinity, preferred. Licensure: Valid Driver’s License Experience: Experience in a spiritual or religious organization. One year experience as a Spiritual Professional in a health care institution preferred. Experience or training in grief/loss counseling. Knowledge and Skills: Working knowledge of community spiritual resources. Good interpersonal skills. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patient homes in various conditions. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting required; requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/family needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family spiritual and bereavement needs. Essential Functions: Assess hospice patient to identify spiritual needs as evidenced by POC, documentation, clinical records, and IDT conference minutes. Assess hospice family to identify bereavement needs as evidenced by documentation, and community resource referrals. Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in the patient care planning process. Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote coordination of patient care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote coordination of bereavement care. Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients. Initiate bereavement services, perform bereavement risk assessments, initiate, and update bereavement care plan for patient identified family in collaboration with interdisciplinary group. Provides continued bereavement support to hospice families as evidenced by documentation of the type of service and frequency. Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include: Full range of health insurance-medical (BCBS with 3 medical plan options), dental & vision. Health Savings Account with employer contribution Company sponsored life insurance Supplemental life insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Accident & Critical Illness Employee Assistant Program Generous PTO (that increases with your tenure) 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Mileage reimbursement Continuing education opportunities We aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance. Traditions Health is becoming The Care Team, aligning with a leading provider of hospice care, committed to providing the best possible care to their patients and families, and employees. Candidates selected for this position will transition to employment with The Care Team effective January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, supported by The Care Team values, resources, and commitment to caring for the communities we serve. At The Care Team, our purpose has always been clear: to deliver exceptional hospice care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their families wherever they call home. Since our founding in 2015, we have grown to be a leading provider of hospice services in Michigan, with locations throughout the state and additional presence in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Our exceptional Care Team members are the heart of what we do and include incredible nurses, medical social workers, aides, chaplains, and dedicated volunteers who work together to support both patients and their families. We believe that every person deserves to be cared for with compassion, respect, and excellence during life’s most tender moments. That belief is what unites us and makes our work so meaningful. For more information, visit tctcares.com Careers: We are always looking for Top Talent to join our trusted team at Traditions Health, where you will make a difference in the lives of your patients, co-workers, and the communities you serve. Apply now to connect with a recruiter to learn more about our opportunities. Equal Employment Opportunity: Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic. Traditions Health is a rapidly growing, innovative provider in home health care and hospice. It is our mission to promote health and independence in the patients we serve, to attract and retain exceptional healthcare professionals and to conduct our business with compassion and integrity. We believe that our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Patient Satisfaction, Team Attitude, Compliance, Professionalism, and Commitment are the foundation of our success.