Chaplain - Palliative Care

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work–life balance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT seeks an Inpatient Palliative Care Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within the hospital’s palliative care program. Reporting to the Palliative Care Medical Director, the chaplain will integrate spiritual care into treatment plans and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.

Requires Master of Divinity, four CPE units, and at least two years chaplaincy experience,

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or related Theology degree from an accredited CHEA‑accredited institution.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
• Minimum of two years chaplaincy experience, with at least one year in a palliative care or hospital setting preferred.
• Experience with chronic illness, end-of-life care, or hospice patients is essential.
• Board certification (or eligibility) with the National Association of Professional Chaplains (NAPC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or equivalent; ordination in good standing if ordained.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual guidance and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within the hospital's palliative care program.
• Collaborate with the palliative care team to integrate spiritual care into patient treatment plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and rounds to address psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Support diverse religious, cultural backgrounds with compassionate care.
• Maintain proficiency with EPIC EMR and related documentation.

Skills

Spiritual care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional support

EPIC familiarity

Education

Master of Divinity

CPE (4 units)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: We work M-F 8-4:30, No weekends, No Holidays

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

The Inpatient Palliative Care Chaplain is responsible for providing spiritual guidance and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within the hospital's palliative care program. Reporting directly to the Palliative Care Medical Director, this chaplain will play a critical role in addressing spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial needs for those dealing with chronic illness, end-of-life care, and distress. The chaplain will work collaboratively as part of the palliative care team, integrating spiritual care into patient treatment plans and participating in interdisciplinary meetings.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master of Divinity or Master’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or a related area from an accredited institution (CHEA accredited).
  • Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of two years of chaplaincy experience, with at least one year in a palliative care or hospital setting preferred.
  • Experience with chronic illness, end-of-life care, or hospice patients is essential.
• Licensure and Certification:
  • Board certification (or eligibility) with the National Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or equivalent certifying body.
  • If ordained, must be in good standing with the ordaining religious body.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to provide spiritual care to people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and emotional support skills.
  • Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records and basic computer skills.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.