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Sentara Healthcare

Chaplain

Hampton, VA · On-site

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara CarePlex Hospital, in Hampton, VA, is currently hiring a Chaplain. This will be a full time, day shift position with rotating weekends ...

Sentara Healthcare

Hospice Chaplain

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

City/State Chesapeake, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Hospice is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Chaplain ! Overview: The Chaplain provides spiritual ...

Chapters Health

Chaplain PRN

Aldie, VA · On-site

$36/hr

The Chaplain also provides spiritual support to the staff and volunteers of the Company ... Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position ...

Chapters Health

Chaplain PRN

Aldie, VA · On-site

$26.72/hr

The Chaplain also provides spiritual support to the staff and volunteers of the Company ... Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position ...

Chapters Health

Chaplain PRN

Aldie, VA · On-site

$26.72/hr

The Chaplain also provides spiritual support to the staff and volunteers of the Company ... Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position ...

Chapters Health

Chaplain PRN

Aldie, VA · On-site

$36/hr

The Chaplain also provides spiritual support to the staff and volunteers of the Company ... Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position ...

Chapters Health

Chaplain Per Diem

Aldie, VA · On-site

$36/hr

The Chaplain also provides spiritual support to the staff and volunteers of the Company ... Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position ...

Chapters Health

Chaplain Per Diem

Aldie, VA · On-site

$36/hr

The Chaplain also provides spiritual support to the staff and volunteers of the Company ... Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chaplain State?

To thrive as a Chaplain State, you typically need a degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies, along with ordination or endorsement from a recognized religious body. Familiarity with pastoral care tools, crisis intervention techniques, and documentation systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to provide nonjudgmental support help build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds. These skills are crucial for offering effective spiritual guidance and emotional support in challenging public service environments.

What is a Chaplain State?

A Chaplain State refers to a government entity, such as a state government, that employs chaplains to provide spiritual care, counseling, and religious services to individuals in state institutions like prisons, hospitals, or the military. Chaplains in these roles support people of various faiths and backgrounds, ensuring their spiritual and emotional needs are met. Their duties may include conducting religious ceremonies, offering guidance, and supporting individuals during times of crisis or transition.

What are some common challenges Chaplain State professionals face when working in correctional facilities?

Chaplain State professionals working in correctional facilities often encounter unique challenges such as building trust with inmates from diverse backgrounds, respecting a wide range of faith traditions, and managing emotional stress from exposure to difficult situations. Additionally, they must maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate spiritual care and navigate institutional protocols and security procedures. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and resilience to support both inmates and staff effectively.
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Chaplain

Sentara Healthcare

Hampton, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 398 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

491st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State
Hampton, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara CarePlex Hospital, in Hampton, VA, is currently hiring a Chaplain. This will be a full time, day shift position with rotating weekends and on call.
Hours
  • Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
  • Rotating Weekends along with on call requirements

Overview
Coordinates the provision of spiritual care throughout the hospital for patients, families and staff. Develops, implements and evaluates the spiritual plan of care through a spiritual assessment. Educates staff in the provision of spiritual care. Coordinates and collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive and integrated holistic care of patients and families (to include clinical ethics). Documents patient care concerns and interventions. Contributes to hospital committees. Offers expertise in cultural/faith diversity, advance care planning, major life transitions, end of life medical decision-making, and grief processes. Works in a multi-staff and culturally diverse setting.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Divinity, Theology or seminary or equivalent course of study particular to faith (Required)
  • Ordination not required

Certification/Licensure
Certification by national healthcare chaplain certifying organization preferably one of the following:
  • APC (Association of Professional Chaplains)
  • CPSP (College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy)
  • Neshama AJC (Association of Jewish Chaplains)
  • NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains)
  • SCA (Spiritual Care Association) Certification within 3 years of employment
  • If not a preferred organization, candidate/employee must show that organization is aligned with Common Qualifications and Competencies for Professional Chaplains

Experience
  • Must have at least two years of related chaplain experience (Required)

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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