Christopher Plumb

About Christopher Plumb

I lead bereavement and spiritual care efforts within hospice, supporting both patient…

Experience

1. Chaplain

   VITAS Healthcare

   Mar 2025 — Present · Placer County, CA, US

   As a hospice chaplain, I provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and their families during end-of-life care, while also supporting staff in emotionally taxing environments. I conduct spiritual assessments, lead grief and crisis counseling, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. I minister to diverse populations with sensitivity to faith, culture, and trauma histories.Key Highlights:Lead compassionate bereavement conversations with families in the midst of anticipatory grief and post-death mourning.Serve as a grief care resource for care teams, social workers, and staff who encounter frequent loss exposure.Design personalized spiritual support plans while respecting cultural, spiritual, and non-religious preferences.Provide after-death rituals and family follow-up, laying the foundation for long-term grief support.Maintain detailed documentation and spiritual assessments in compliance with hospice standards.Vision & Expansion:I have a passion for strengthening the connection between hospice and the community. My vision includes growing partnerships with local churches, grief groups, and mental health networks—not for promotion, but to create sacred spaces of healing, presence, and trusted referrals for bereaved families.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General

  1999 — 2002

• Liberty University

  Master's degree, Chaplaincy

• Liberty University

  Master's degree, Pastoral Studies/Counseling

  2017 — 2019