Chaplain - COR

Chapters Health System; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chaplain at Chapters Health System provides a broad range of spiritual services to patients and families enrolled in any program. This role also offers spiritual support to staff and volunteers, aligning care with the organization’s mission.

Based in Florida with a Monday–Friday schedule and bilingual Spanish preferred for areas like Buena Ventura and St. Cloud. Candidates must meet credential requirements and possess strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Christian counseling or related degree from an accredited institution required for hires after 5/26/2024.
• Bachelor’s degree in Divinity or related degree required for hires before 5/26/2024.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems and healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops a spiritual care plan with the interdisciplinary team based on patient/family spiritual needs.
• Provides spiritual care interventions and initiates appropriate care actions.
• Implements the spiritual care plan with staff, volunteers, clergy, or other counselors as needed.
• Monitors and reassesses the spiritual care plan and documents progress.

Skills

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Clear communication

Education

Master’s degree in Divinity/Theology

Bachelor’s degree in Divinity

CPE accreditation

Ordination/endorsement eligibility

Tools

EMR/EHR experience

Job description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Monday-Friday, Buena Ventura, St. Cloud, bilingual Spanish preferred.

Role: The Chaplain provides a wide range of spiritual services to patients and families enrolled in any of the Company programs. The Chaplain also provides spiritual support to the staff and volunteers of the Company.

Qualifications:

• If hired after 5/26/2024, Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Christian counseling or related degree from an accredited institution required.
• If hired prior to 5/26/2024, Bachelor's degree in Divinity or related Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system preferred; appropriate computer skills required Health care experience preferred
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Ability to travel and have reliable transportation
• Must be able to physically access (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, endure heat and lack of air conditioning) any home, hospital, nursing home and/or assisted living facility (ALF)
• Must have the endurance to manage demands of a hospice care field work position (i.e., time, travel, home/facility arrangements, stress, etc.)
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English
• If Hired Prior to 10/1/24, the following are not required but are strongly recommended.
• Required for hires after 10/1/24: Ordination or commissioning/endorsement from an ordaining body recognized by the Endorser's Conference, Veterans Administration that demonstrates the candidate has standing with the organization; ordination must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Documentation that demonstrates the candidate is in good standing with faith group or professional affiliation group with no ethical charges current or pending
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.; or in process within six (6) months of employment/position

Competencies:

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of all employees:

Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. Advance electronic media skills. Support Company research and educational activities. Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops a spiritual care plan in conjunction with the interdisciplinary group based upon patient/family spiritual traditions and spiritual assessment results.
• Provides appropriate spiritual care and initiates interventions necessary for resolving care plan issues.
• Implements the spiritual care plan through personal contact and/or enlistment of Spiritual Care Volunteers, local clergy or other counselors as may be appropriate in each circumstance.
• Monitors implementation of the spiritual care plan and reassesses as needed.
• Maintains documentation in manner reflecting timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goal, assessment and plan.
• Provides appropriate spiritual care in accordance with Company philosophy and policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Acts as liaison between the Company and local clergy and congregations in the interpretation of the Company mission and programs.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, assists in developing care plans, facilitates understanding of spiritual aspects of care and provides team with spiritual care objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation Pay Range: $50,527.53 - $75,205.18

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.

For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Choices. Guidance. As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties. Click here to view the video! All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.

It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions, including hiring and promoting, are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.