Location: Jacksonville, FL
Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital
Schedule: Days | Full-time
Provide compassionate religious and spiritual counsel to patients, families, and associates, addressing emotional and spiritual distress with respect for all cultures and traditions.
Cultivate deep spiritual and religious connections through consistent visitation and communication, serving as a pillar of support for patients and their families.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the seamless integration of holistic spiritual care into the patient's overall treatment and wellness plan.
Develop future spiritual care professionals by actively mentoring Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
Chaplain credentialed from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or NAJC (or certification obtained within 2 years of hire, risking termination if not obtained within timeframe) is required.
Education
Master's degree or enrolled in a Master's degree program in Theology, Spirituality, Social Work, Divinity, Philosophy, Servant Leadership, Pastoral Studies, Human Behavior, or a related field from an accredited school is required. 3 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE, CPEI, or CPSP is required only if not board-certified. 4 units of accredited CPE are preferred.