Board Certified Chaplain

BayCare Health System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System seeks a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) to join Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey, FL. The role is full-time with on-site hours, serving as a lead spiritual care clinician on the healthcare team.

The candidate will provide pastoral support to patients, families, and staff, drawing on theology and pastoral care expertise. Required education includes a theology master’s degree and ecclesiastical endorsement, with specific CPC hours completed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in theology from an accredited university.
• Completion of 4 units / 1600 hours of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead expert in spiritual care as a full clinical member of the care team.
• Provide pastoral and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge in theology, spirituality, and pastoral care.

Skills

Pastoral care

Spiritual counseling

Theology knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Theology

CPE 4 Units / 1600 hours

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Board Certified Chaplain position details:

• Facility: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

• Location: New Port Richey, FL

• Status: Full Time, Salary

• Shift Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Weekend Work: Occasional

• On Call: Yes

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Responsibilities:

• The Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) is a full clinical member of the health care team and is considered the lead expert in Spiritual Care issues.

• Provides services for the pastoral/spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff members.

• Knowledgeable in theology, spirituality, and pastoral care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required Certification is NAJC (National Association of Jewish Chaplains) or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) or NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains).

• Required Education is a Master's Degree from and Accredited University in Theology Related.

• 4 units, 1600 hours of Clinical Pastoral Education.

• Required - Ecclesiastical endorsement.

How often will this team member be working remotely?

Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Board Certified Chaplain

Location New Port Richey:Morton Plant North Bay | Support Services | Full Time

Req ID 169289