Home Care Chaplain: Spiritual Care Leader

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitas Healthcare Corporation seeks a Chaplain to join the interdisciplinary team and provide spiritual care to patients, families, caregivers and staff. The chaplain will deliver pastoral care interventions, including counseling, tailored to diverse beliefs and values.

The role requires ordination or commissioning, clinical pastoral education and a master’s-level theological degree. Collaboration with clinicians and ongoing professional growth are essential to deliver compassionate, ethical

Qualifications

• Ordination or Commission to function in pastoral care.
• Five years of pastoral experience preferred – two in a clinical setting.
• Minimum of 1 unit (400 hours) of CPE, preferably two or more.
• Equivalencies to CPE may include supervised ministry, professional certifications or advanced degrees.
• Knowledge and skill in dealing with spiritual dynamics of illness, loss and death.
• Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care interventions, including pastoral counseling.
• Address spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers and staff, including volunteers.
• Maintain authentic demeanor, compassion, and skill in handling illness, loss and death.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate chaplaincy care.
• Support clinical staff with spiritual assessments and care planning.

Skills

Pastoral care

Compassion

Team collaboration

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s of Divinity

Job description

Vitas Healthcare Corporation seeks a Chaplain to join the interdisciplinary team and provide spiritual care to patients, families, caregivers and staff. The chaplain will deliver pastoral care interventions, including counseling, tailored to diverse beliefs and values.

The role requires ordination or commissioning, clinical pastoral education and a master’s-level theological degree. Collaboration with clinicians and ongoing professional growth are essential to deliver compassionate, ethical