Chaplain, Clinical Pastoral Education - FT, 08A-4:30P

Baptist Health South Florida • Boca Raton, FL

3d • $54,602 - $70,982

About The Position

The staff chaplain provides pastoral ministry in a manner that exemplifies the philosophy, mission, and values of Baptist Health South Florida’s Pastoral Care Department. The chaplain serves as a worship and sacramental leader, counselor, advocate-mediator, educator, and spiritual guide. They maintain an active, good-standing relationship with their endorsing religious denomination while employed at Baptist Health South Florida and assist the Director of Pastoral Care in implementing departmental programs, policies, and procedures. As a religious representative to the hospital and related communities, the chaplain is held to the highest standards of professional ethics and moral conduct.

The estimated salary range is $54,601.78–$70,982.31 per year, depending on experience. The role requires a master’s degree in Divinity or an equivalent degree, ministerial ordination or equivalent, and current denominational endorsement for healthcare ministry. Candidates must have one year of healthcare chaplaincy or equivalent ministerial experience and two units of Clinical Pastoral Education through ACPE or equivalent training and experience. Board certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains must be obtained within five years of hire. Roman Catholic priests must also have an endorsement and faculty appointment for ministry at BHSF from the Archdiocese of Miami.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Divinity or an equivalent degree.
• Ministerial ordination or equivalent.
• Current denominational endorsement for ministry in a healthcare setting.
• One year of healthcare chaplaincy experience or equivalent ministerial experience.
• Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education through ACPE or equivalent training and experience.
• Obtain Board certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains within five years of hire.
• For Roman Catholic priests: ministerial ordination, endorsement, and faculty appointment for ministry at BHSF by the Archdiocese of Miami.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral ministry in accordance with the philosophy, mission, and values of the Pastoral Care Department.
• Serve as a worship and sacramental leader, counselor, advocate-mediator, educator, and spiritual guide.
• Maintain a current, good-standing relationship with the endorsing religious denomination while employed at Baptist Health South Florida.
• Assist the Director of Pastoral Care with implementing departmental programming, policies, and procedures.
• Represent the religious community before the hospital and related communities while upholding high professional ethics and moral conduct.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support.
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources.
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level