Job Description

Overview

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.

Work Remotely: no

Qualifications:

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.

-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 his/her 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.
-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.

Position Start Date: March 17, 2025

Salary Range: 55k-65k annually

Send resumes and cover letter to:

Kimberley.Mendez@vitas.com

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