Chaplain Inpatient
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VITAS Healthcare
Clewiston, FL, US
Summary
The chaplain provides spiritual support and pastoral counseling to patients, families, and staff within an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for assessing spiritual needs and offering interventions sensitive to diverse religious and personal beliefs.
Job Description
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.
EDUCATION
- 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.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V
VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, guided by a mission to deliver compassionate, personalized support that honors every life and every moment. Our vision is to be the trusted leader in care, offering empathetic, innovative, patient and family centered services that help individuals navigate life’s journey with dignity, comfort and peace.
A career at VITAS means joining nearly 12,000 professionals who bring purpose, expertise and heart to their work every day. Our teams care for patients and families during meaningful moments, supported by a culture that values empathy, collaboration, and professional growth. VITAS was named a 2025 Top Workplace in Healthcare, reflecting our commitment to creating an environment where people feel supported, respected and inspired to grow.
We take care of each other the same way we care for our patients. Team members receive mentoring, resources and flexibility that allow them to do what is right at the bedside. You will be trusted as an expert in your field and valued for the impact you make. At VITAS, your work strengthens a mission that honors life, supports families and brings comfort when it matters most.
If you are driven by purpose and motivated by compassion, you will find a meaningful career here. Join a team that believes every moment matters, and every role contributes to the care we provide.
Founded
1978
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Miramar, Florida
