Chaplain | Jacksonville Beaches

Community Hospice & Palliative Care • Jacksonville, FL

17h

About The Position

The Chaplain provides spiritual and pastoral care services to patients, families, caregivers, staff, and volunteers, consistent with established plans of care. This role serves as a liaison between patients/families and their faith communities, offers emotional and spiritual counseling, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care.
• Familiarity with ethical and professional standards in spiritual care.
• Awareness of diverse religious/spiritual beliefs and end-of-life practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, counseling, and analytical skills.
• Empathy and sensitivity to distressed individuals.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Proficiency with computer systems and EMR documentation.
• Minimum five (5) years of pastoral care experience, including at least one (1) year in a healthcare setting; hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain or certification-eligible through one of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains National Association of Catholic Chaplains National Association of Jewish Chaplains Canadian Association for Spiritual Care
• Ecclesiastical ordination or recognized equivalent.
• Endorsement by credentialing body for chaplaincy ministry.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Master of Divinity (minimum 72 credit hours) from a seminary accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Completion of at least four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), preferably including residency.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases prior to patient contact.
• Current immunizations (e.g., TB, Hepatitis, Flu).

Nice To Haves

• hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual/pastoral assessments within established timeframes.
• Deliver spiritual care including religious services, prayers, rituals, and counseling based on the patient’s plan of care and belief system.
• Develop and maintain individualized spiritual care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and local clergy when desired by patients.
• Provide counseling and spiritual support to patients, families, caregivers, and staff, including bereavement care.
• Document all interactions and counseling in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with organizational policy.
• Participate in IDG meetings and contribute to care planning and updates.
• Assist with planning and conducting memorial or funeral services as requested.
• Train, mentor, and supervise volunteers involved in spiritual care services.
• Provide community and staff education on spiritual and bereavement topics.
• Plan and coordinate Services of Remembrance for patients, families, and community facilities.
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 spiritual care availability.
• Comply with professional standards and ethical practices.

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