Chaplain | Jacksonville Beaches

Awarded Best Quality of Care — Once Again! Behind every award is a story, and ours is written every day by more than 900 dedicated employees and hundreds of compassionate volunteers who walk alongside patients and families when they need us most. At Community Hospice \& Palliative Care, we’re honored to be recognized with the Hospice Honors Elite award, a testament not just to our clinical excellence, but to the compassion we bring to every bedside, every home, every conversation. Every day, we serve approximately 1,500 patients living with advanced illness, wherever they call home, be it a private residence, a long\-term care or assisted living facility, a hospital, or in one of our nine inpatient care centers. We’re here to improve quality of life, to ease pain and lift burdens, and to be the Compassionate Guide that families need when time matters most. And most importantly, as the only non\-profit hospice provider in the region, we never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Position Summary The Chaplain provides spiritual and pastoral care services to patients, families, caregivers, staff, and volunteers, consistent with established plans of care. This role serves as a liaison between patients/families and their faith communities, offers emotional and spiritual counseling, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support end\-of\-life care. Essential Functions * Conduct spiritual/pastoral assessments within established timeframes. * Deliver spiritual care including religious services, prayers, rituals, and counseling based on the patient’s plan of care and belief system. * Develop and maintain individualized spiritual care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and local clergy when desired by patients. * Provide counseling and spiritual support to patients, families, caregivers, and staff, including bereavement care. * Document all interactions and counseling in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with organizational policy. * Participate in IDG meetings and contribute to care planning and updates. * Assist with planning and conducting memorial or funeral services as requested. * Train, mentor, and supervise volunteers involved in spiritual care services. * Provide community and staff education on spiritual and bereavement topics. * Plan and coordinate Services of Remembrance for patients, families, and community facilities. * Participate in on\-call rotation to ensure 24/7 spiritual care availability. * Comply with professional standards and ethical practices. Qualifications Knowledge and Critical Skills * Understanding of hospice philosophy and end\-of\-life care. * Familiarity with ethical and professional standards in spiritual care. * Awareness of diverse religious/spiritual beliefs and end\-of\-life practices. * Strong interpersonal, communication, counseling, and analytical skills. * Empathy and sensitivity to distressed individuals. * Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team. * Proficiency with computer systems and EMR documentation. Experience * Minimum five (5\) years of pastoral care experience, including at least one (1\) year in a healthcare setting; hospice or palliative care experience preferred. License / Certification * Board Certified Chaplain or certification\-eligible through one of the following: * Association of Professional Chaplains * National Association of Catholic Chaplains * National Association of Jewish Chaplains * Canadian Association for Spiritual Care * Ecclesiastical ordination or recognized equivalent. * Endorsement by credentialing body for chaplaincy ministry. * Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation. Education * Master of Divinity (minimum 72 credit hours) from a seminary accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. * Completion of at least four (4\) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), preferably including residency. Other Requirements * Medical clearance for communicable diseases prior to patient contact. * Current immunizations (e.g., TB, Hepatitis, Flu). The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions required of employees in this position. The organization reserves the right to modify or amend the duties of the position or to require that additional tasks be performed as organizational needs change. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and employment with the organization is at\-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Community Hospice \& Palliative Care, including all of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. We participate in E\-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Where applicable, and as required by law, employment with Community Hospice \& Palliative Care may be contingent upon successful completion of a background screening initiated by the organization through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information about the Clearinghouse, including positions that require screening, can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Equal Opportunity Employer