Geriatric Chaplain: Spiritual Care Leader in Care Home

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitas Healthcare Corporation seeks a Chaplain to join the interdisciplinary team, focusing on spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers and staff. The chaplain provides pastoral care interventions and counseling tailored to each setting and beliefs.

The role emphasizes authenticity, compassion and skill in addressing illness, loss and death within a multidisciplinary hospice care framework.

Qualifications

• Ordination or Commission to function in pastoral care.
• Endorsement by faith body in good standing.
• Five years of pastoral experience preferred (two in a clinical setting).
• CPE: 1 unit (400 hours), preferably two or more, accredited by relevant associations.
• Equivalencies to CPE include certifications or advanced degrees.
• Knowledge of spiritual dynamics in illness, loss and death.
• Ability to function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care interventions and counseling based on spiritual assessment and context.
• Demonstrate authentic demeanor, compassion and skill in spiritual care during illness, loss and death.

Skills

Pastoral care

Pastoral counseling

Teamwork

Professional growth

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's of Divinity

Job description

Vitas Healthcare Corporation seeks a Chaplain to join the interdisciplinary team, focusing on spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers and staff. The chaplain provides pastoral care interventions and counseling tailored to each setting and beliefs.

The role emphasizes authenticity, compassion and skill in addressing illness, loss and death within a multidisciplinary hospice care framework.