Chaplain Nursing Home Exempt

About the 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 an authentic demeanor, compassion, and skill in dealing with the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death.

Qualifications

• Ordination or Commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care, with endorsement and good standing from their body of faith.
• Five years of pastoral experience preferred, with at least two years in a clinical setting.
• A minimum of 1 unit (400 hours), preferably two or more, of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education. Equivalencies may include:
  • Evidence of clinical pastoral educational experience with supervision of ministry, peer group participation, and theological reflection.
  • AAMFT, AAPC, or AMHC certification.
  • DMin or other accredited graduate degree in pastoral care.
• Knowledge and skill in dealing with the 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.