Chaplain Home Care

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kissimmee seeks a compassionate Chaplain dedicated to addressing the spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff. The role involves providing pastoral care interventions and requires specific qualifications, including a Master's of Divinity and significant pastoral experience. Competitive benefits package and a commitment to professional growth are offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Ordination or Commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care.
• Five years of pastoral experience preferred, two in a clinical setting.
• A minimum of 1 unit (400 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Responsibilities

• Focus on the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Provide pastoral care interventions determined by spiritual assessment.
• Seek excellence in pastoral care with compassion and skill.

Skills

Knowledge in spiritual care

Ability to work in a team

Pastoral counseling skills

Compassion and authenticity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Job Schedule

• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Day

Job Description

The Chaplain is a member of the interdisciplinary team and focuses on the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers, and staff, including volunteers. The chaplain provides pastoral care interventions—including pastoral counseling—determined by spiritual assessment, the specific setting, and sensitivity to a variety of values, beliefs, and religious orientations. The chaplain seeks excellence in pastoral care, which requires authentic demeanor, compassion, and skill in dealing with the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death.

Qualifications

• Ordination or Commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care and endorsement by and good standing with the body of faith.
• Five years of pastoral experience preferred, two in a clinical setting.
• A minimum of 1 unit (400 hours), preferably 2 or more, of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education.
• Equivalencies to CPE may include: evidence of clinical pastoral educational experience with supervision, peer group participation, and theological reflection; AAMFT, AAPC, or AMHC certification; or a DMin or other accredited graduate degree in pastoral care.
• Knowledge and skill in dealing with the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death.
• Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.
• Master's of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited (ATS) seminary or theological school required.

Special Instructions to Candidates

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance
• Roadside Assistance
• Affinity Program