Chaplain Part Time Lake Wales

1103 Team Member Services; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403-B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Well-being Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care within a holistic care team in Lake Wales, FL. You will assess spiritual needs, offer pastoral counseling, and support patients, families, and staff with compassion.

Required is a Master’s in Divinity or related field and ACPE credentialing; 1+ year pastoral/chapplaincy is preferred. Benefits start Day One and a faith-based environment supports growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity or equivalent for APC Board Certification.
• Experience in pastoral ministry or chaplaincy is preferred.
• Strong English reading, writing, and listening skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the spiritual needs of patients as part of a holistic care team.
• Provide pastoral care and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
• Convey personalized care and respond to patient and family needs.
• Assist patients with moral, medical, and ethical decisions.
• Document spiritual activities in patient records per regulations.
• Mentor chaplain interns and residents as assigned.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences to coordinate care.

Skills

Pastoral care

Spiritual counseling

English comms

Patient support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's in Divinity or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

About AdventHealth

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits and Perks

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule & Location

Schedule: Part time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 410 S 11TH ST City: LAKE WALES State: Florida Postal Code: 33853

Job Description

• Assesses the spiritual needs of patients to assist the healing process as part of a holistic team.
• Provides focused attention to patients, loved ones, and staff without agenda, effectively listening and responding to their needs.
• Conveys personalized care to patients, families, and staff, ensuring they feel cared for and supported.
• Enables patients, loved ones, and staff to experience God's nearness, safety, and comfort.
• Assists patients, loved ones, and staff in articulating their struggles and identifying their inner resources of strength, meaning, faith, and hope.
• Helps patients and loved ones with major health decisions, clarifying moral, medical, and ethical issues.
• Enables patients, loved ones, and staff to seek their spiritual center and uses religious and culturally appropriate resources.
• Regularly visits patients, loved ones, and staff, making rounds and checking in with clinical staff in assigned areas.
• Responds appropriately to all code blues and other emergencies, verifying patient identity, notifying family, and coordinating with staff, family, and legal authorities.
• Documents and charts pastoral activities in compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.
• Promotes and develops the coordination of care by participating in interdisciplinary conferences and contributing significant data for comprehensive and holistic care plans.
• Mentors chaplain interns and residents as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Operate within the guidelines of the profession, upholding standards of practice and competencies at all times [Required]
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a healthcare environment providing effective spiritual care for patients, families, and staff through individual and group pastoral counseling, spiritual care, and emotional support [Required]
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English with excellent oral communication skills [Required]
• Display excellent customer service, organization, and people skills [Required]
• Maintain continuing education hours as outlined by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE) [Required]
• Basic knowledge of computer applications like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Internet Explorer; experience with Cerner or other Electronic Healthcare Record applications [Preferred]
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Personal commitment to God, emotional stability, sound physical health, and the ability to work under stress [Required]
• Effectively relate to persons of diverse religious, educational, and cultural backgrounds and earn the respect of all team members [Required]
• Knowledge of current counseling theories and practices, compliance with legal and ethical parameters based on the level of education and certification [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in English to carry out job requirements [Required]
• Knowledge of electronic medical record systems and ability to follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment when indicated [Required]
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural and religious differences [Required]

Education

Master's [Required]

Field of Study

Master's of Divinity degree or other graduate theological degree (72-hour minimum) such as: pastoral care, spiritual care, etc. (as required for APC Board Certification qualification)

Work Experience

1+ of pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

Minimum of 4 units of ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE (Level 1 and Level 2 engaged) [Required]

Licenses and Certifications

• Ordained Minister (ORDM) [Preferred]
• Commissioned Minister Credential (ADM) [Preferred]
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement Certificate (CHAPLAIN) [Preferred]
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/mte9kpcf

Pay Range

$25.62 - $47.65

Background Screening Requirement

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity Statement

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Company Mission

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.