What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spiritual Care Chaplain - PRN position at Empath Health?
Trustbridge Hospice, a part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate Spiritual Care Chaplain to join our team in the Lake worth/Boca area.
This position is onsite and Per Diem. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., helping ensure patients and families receive a smooth, supportive experience during an important stage of care. Please note there is one weekend shift per 6 weeks.
Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has cared for more than 200,000 South Florida families. As a community-based nonprofit, we provide 24/7 hospice and palliative care, along with caregiver support and bereavement services for families facing serious illness.
What You’ll Do
- Provide compassionate, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and families that are facing end-of-life, grief, and crisis situations.
- Coordinate spiritual care services with community clergy to ensure patients and families receive appropriate, individualized religious or spiritual support.
- Deliver spiritual counseling and guidance within diverse and ecumenical settings (such as clinics/home visits), including care for the dying and bereaved.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and concise documentation of patient records
- Participate in bereavement and community events, support organizational mission and goals, and adapt to environments that may include exposure to pets and smoke.
Why Join Empath Health?
- Fair, Competitive Pay: Your work has value, and we reward it.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement with company match.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life
- Growth That Lasts: Advance through education, training, and tuition reimbursement.
- A Mission That Matters: Join a team built on kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You’ll Need
- Board certified chaplain with Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains, Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, or Spiritual Care Association strongly preferred. If not, must be eligible and willing to work towards attaining board certification within the first two years of employment.
- Education and/or Experience: Master of Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent level of preparation as determined by their faith group.
- Additional Education: Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Four units preferred.
- One to two years of previous experience in spiritual leadership and inter-faith ministry strongly preferred.
- Ability to take a leadership role in change management and conflict resolution.
- Compassion for and understanding of ministry to the terminally ill, their caregivers and families.
- Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.