Spiritual Care Chaplain

Empath Health • Boca Raton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate Spiritual Care Hospice Chaplain to work onsite in Boca. This full-time role operates from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes one weekend shift every six weeks. The chaplain supports patients and families through end-of-life, grief, and crisis situations, providing individualized spiritual and emotional care in diverse and ecumenical settings. The role also coordinates with community clergy, documents patient care, and participates in bereavement and community events.

Trustbridge Hospice is a community-based nonprofit that has cared for more than 200,000 South Florida families since 1978. It provides 24/7 hospice and palliative care, caregiver support, and bereavement services. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with a connected network of services across Florida and a mission to provide whole-person care with empathy and dignity.

Requirements

• A Master of Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent level of preparation determined by the candidate’s faith group.
• A minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Ability to take a leadership role in change management and conflict resolution.
• Compassion for and understanding of ministry to terminally ill people, their caregivers, and families.
• Reliable transportation to perform responsibilities in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Proof of automobile insurance, with a copy placed in the employee file.
• If not already board certified, eligibility and willingness to work toward board certification within the first two years of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains, Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, or Spiritual Care Association.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• One to two years of experience in spiritual leadership and inter-faith ministry.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life, grief, and crisis situations.
• Coordinate spiritual care services with community clergy to provide appropriate, individualized religious or spiritual support.
• Provide spiritual counseling and guidance in diverse and ecumenical settings, including care for dying and bereaved people.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and concise patient-record documentation.
• Participate in bereavement and community events and support organizational mission and goals.
• Adapt to care environments that may include exposure to pets and smoke.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• More than five weeks of paid time off.
• Education and training opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time