Clinical Chaplain

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Chaplain shall provide a variety of pastoral duties to patients, families, and hospital employees. The Chaplain will represent the presence of God in the midst of crises of illness, death, disability, and other major emotional losses. Additionally, the Chaplain shall serve all persons associated with the organization regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender. This individual will demonstrate values of excellence, honesty, stewardship, respect, and attitude. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Requirements

• Basic seminary Master's degree required; Master of Divinity preferred.
• Four units (at least two advanced) of Clinical Pastoral Education certified by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent required.
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement required within 6 months of hire.
• Must be people oriented.
• Able to create a strong working relationship with physicians, staff, peers, and local clergy.
• Able to create ministerial relationships.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral Health Chaplain prefers advanced training in Emotional Health/Psychology/Counseling (MA, MSW, MFT, PhD or EdD).
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of pastoral duties to patients, families, and hospital employees.
• Represent the presence of God in the midst of crises of illness, death, disability, and other major emotional losses.
• Serve all persons associated with the organization regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender.
• Demonstrate values of excellence, honesty, stewardship, respect, and attitude.
• Take on call and work call back hours as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees