Chaplain

Catholic Health; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 44,083 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Professional and educational growth support

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Farmingdale is seeking a Pastoral Care Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual support to patients and families during end-of-life situations. The ideal candidate should hold a graduate-level theological degree and have board certification or eligibility. Experience in chaplaincy and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including tuition assistance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible through NACC, APC, or NAJC.
• Minimum one year experience in chaplaincy required.
• Willingness to travel to homes of patients/families.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support to patients and families.
• Offer pastoral care of the highest quality.
• Promote the emotional well-being of patients during end-of-life care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to relate to terminally ill

Flexibility in ministry

Education

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college

Graduate-level theological degree

Board certification or eligible

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Good Shepherd Hospice promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the person completing life’s journey and their family members, providing comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care of the highest quality. Good Shepherd helps patients and their families live each day fully, focusing on quality of life, control of symptoms and the things that matter to them the most.

The Pastoral Care Chaplain provides pastoral care consistent with Catholic Health’s mission to humbly join together to bring Christ’s healing mission and the mission of mercy of the Catholic church to our communities, offering spiritual support to patients, families, and Good Shepherd Hospice staff.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the emotional effects of death, grief, and loss, and will have the ability to be open, flexible, and ecumenical in ministry. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to the terminally ill for effective interaction with patients and families.

Minimum Requirements

• Board certification or eligible for board certification through National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), or Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college
• Graduate-level theological degree from an accredited college, university, or theological school
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
• Minimum of one year experience in chaplaincy required
• Member in good standing with one’s own professional association
• Willingness to travel to the homes of patient/family members

Salary Range

USD $32.00 - $35.00 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.

Benefits

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care