Chaplain Nursing Home Exempt

Vitas Healthcare • Lombard, IL

81d

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, compassion 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of clinical pastoral educational experience including supervision of ministry, peer group participation, and theological reflection.
• AAMFT, AAPC, or AMHC certification.
• DMin or other accredited graduate degree in pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Provide pastoral care interventions and counseling based on spiritual assessments.
• Demonstrate compassion and skill in addressing spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death.
• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree