Chaplain - Home Care and Hospice

Chaplain

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.

Qualified candidates must have ordination or commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care and has received the endorsement of and is in good standing with his/her body of faith.

A minimum of 1 unit (400 hours), preferably two (2) or more, of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by one of the following: Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, National Association of Catholic Chaplains or the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education.

Evidence of clinical pastoral educational experience that includes supervision of ministry, peer group participation and theological reflection; or DMin or other accredited graduate degree in pastoral care.

Knowledge and skill in dealing with spiritual dynamics of illness, loss and death.

Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.

Master's of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited (ATS) seminary or theological school required.

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. Competitive compensation - Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts- Life insurance- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit- Tuition Reimbursement- Paid Time Off- Employee Assistance Program- Legal Insurance- Roadside Assistance- Affinity Program

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.