Hospice Chaplain - Home Care

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with generous company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vitas Healthcare Corporation in Port Saint Lucie, FL is seeking a Chaplain to support the spiritual needs of patients and families. The ideal candidate will have experience in pastoral care and must hold a Bachelor's degree, as well as a Master's of Divinity or equivalent.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in care, offering competitive compensation and various benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Ordination or Commission to function in pastoral care with endorsement in good standing.
• Five years of pastoral experience preferred - two in a clinical setting.
• 1 unit (400 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge in 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

Master's of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

• Location: 11380 SW Village Pkwy, Port St Lucie, FL, 34987, US
• 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, which are 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

• Qualified candidates must have Ordination or Commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care and has received the endorsement of and is in good standing with their body of faith.
• Five years of pastoral experience preferred - two in a clinical setting.
• A minimum of 1 unit (400 hours), preferably two (2) or more, of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by one of the following: Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, National Association of Catholic Chaplains or the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education.
• Equivalencies to CPE may include one of the following: Evidence of clinical pastoral educational experience that includes supervision of ministry, peer group participation and theological reflection; AAMFT, AAPC, or AMHC certification; or DMin or other accredited graduate degree in pastoral care.
• 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.

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

About Us

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.

Benefits Include:

• 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

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.