Spiritual Care Chaplain

Empath Health; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO 5+ weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Mission driven

Job summary

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, seeks a compassionate Spiritual Care Chaplain to join our Boca Raton team. This onsite, full-time role supports patients and families through end-of-life, grief, and crisis moments, coordinating with community clergy for individualized spiritual care.

Ideal candidates are board-certified or eligible for certification within two years, with a Master of Divinity or related degree and 2 CPCE units (4 preferred).

Qualifications

• Compassion for and understanding of ministry to the terminally ill, caregivers and families.
• Ability to provide spiritual guidance and support in end-of-life and bereavement contexts.
• Comfort working with diverse faith traditions and ecumenical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and families that are facing end-of-life, grief, and crisis situations.
• Coordinate spiritual care services with community clergy to ensure patients and families receive appropriate, individualized religious or spiritual support.
• Deliver spiritual counseling and guidance within diverse and ecumenical settings, including care for the dying and bereaved.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and concise documentation of patient records
• Participate in bereavement and community events, support organizational mission and goals, and adapt to environments that may include exposure to pets and smoke.

Skills

Compassionate care

Spiritual support

Crisis counseling

Inter-faith ministry

Documentation

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

Spiritual Care Chaplain### Spiritual Care ChaplainApply: Boca Raton, FL: Full time: Posted Today: JR100470**Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health,** is seeking a compassionate **Spiritual Care Hospice Chaplain** to join our team in **Boca**. This position is **onsite** and **full time. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m**., helping ensure patients and families receive a smooth, supportive experience during an important stage of care. Please note there is one weekend shift per 6 weeks. Since 1978, **Trustbridge Hospice** has cared for more than 200,000 South Florida families. As a community-based nonprofit, we provide 24/7 hospice and palliative care, along with caregiver support and bereavement services for families facing serious illness. **What You’ll Do*** Provide compassionate, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and families that are facing end-of-life, grief, and crisis situations.* Coordinate spiritual care services with community clergy to ensure patients and families receive appropriate, individualized religious or spiritual support.* Deliver spiritual counseling and guidance within diverse and ecumenical settings, including care for the dying and bereaved.* Maintain accurate, timely, and concise documentation of patient records* Participate in bereavement and community events, support organizational mission and goals, and adapt to environments that may include exposure to pets and smoke. **Why Join Empath Health?*** **Fair, Competitive Pay:** Your work has value, and we reward it.* **Comprehensive Benefits:** Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement with company match.* **Industry-Leading PTO:** 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life* **Growth That Lasts:** Advance through education, training, and tuition reimbursement.* **A Mission That Matters:** Join a team built on kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All. **What You’ll Need*** Board certified chaplain with Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains, Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, or Spiritual Care Association strongly preferred. If not, must be eligible and willing to work towards attaining board certification within the first two years of employment.* **Education and/or Experience: Master of Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent level of preparation as determined by their faith group.*** **Additional Education: Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Four units preferred.*** One to two years of previous experience in spiritual leadership and inter-faith ministry strongly preferred.* Ability to take a leadership role in change management and conflict resolution.* Compassion for and understanding of ministry to the terminally ill, their caregivers and families.* Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.