About this role
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.
QUALIFICATIONS- 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.
- Five years of pastoral experience preferred - two in a clinical setting.
- 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.
- Equivalencies to CPE may include one of the following: Evidence of clinical pastoral educational experience that includes supervision of ministry, peer group participation and theological reflection; AAMFT, AAPC, or AMHC certification; or DMin or other accredited graduate degree in pastoral care.
- Knowledge and skill in dealing with spiritual dynamics of illness, loss and death.
- Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Commitment to professional growth and development.
- 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.
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V
Other facts
About VITAS Healthcare
The nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and we have the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. With nearly 12,000 employees, VITAS was named a 2025 Top Workplace in Healthcare.
We are committed to providing compassionate care to hospice patients and supporting their families. VITAS team members find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.
We also take care of each other, supporting our team members with resources, mentoring, and flexibility to do what’s right at the bedside. Here, you will be trusted as an expert in your field and as a valued team member whose efforts are vital to our mission.
Join the team at VITAS and do work that matters: Your Passion. Our Purpose. Endless Possibilities.
What you'll do
- The Chaplain provides pastoral care interventions focused on the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers, and staff. This includes pastoral counseling and addressing the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death.
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