Chaplain Inpatient

Vitas Healthcare • North Miami Beach, FL

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About The Position

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, passion and skill in dealing with the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss and death.

Requirements

• Ordination or Commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care.
• Endorsement and good standing with a body of faith.
• Five years of pastoral experience preferred, with two years in a clinical setting.
• A minimum of 1 unit (400 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), preferably two or more.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Master's of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited seminary or theological school.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and skill in dealing with spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care interventions and counseling based on spiritual assessments.
• Address the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate skill in dealing with the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree