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The hospital chaplain provides spiritual care and support to patients, loved ones and staff, addressing their diverse religious and spiritual needs. The chaplain ensures holistic care, facilitating healing and well-being. Key responsibilities include spiritual assessments and support, crisis intervention and emotional care, patient, family, and staff visits and collaboration with hospital leadership.
Requirements
Master’s degree in divinity or theology from a fully accredited university or seminary is required. Verification of a minimum of four units of clinical pastoral education (CPE) by an accredited Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) center is required.
1 year of experience as a functioning chaplain preferred. Certification: Board certification or eligible for board certification within two years of employment by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, the Association of Professional Chaplains, or the National Association of Jewish Chaplains is required. License: N/A Other: A current letter of Denominational or Ecclesiastical Endorsement by the applicant’s faith group is required.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to work in a team environment with fluid communication. US:FL:Fort Myers
About the role
The hospital chaplain provides spiritual care and support to patients, loved ones and staff, addressing their diverse religious and spiritual needs. The chaplain ensures holistic care, facilitating healing and well-being. Key responsibilities include spiritual assessments and support, crisis intervention and emotional care, patient, family, and staff visits and collaboration with hospital leadership.