Center to Advance Palliative Care

You can see from the other replies that there are some who are being proactive in addressing the need for hiring of professionally-trained chaplains. That said, I will agree that we are probably a long way from that reality. I am sorry that you had such a challenging experience and especially that you felt unsupported during that time. APC does have a commission on advocacy at the national level, as well as a state advocacy chair in each state. I understand that providing intervention and support in situations like yours is one function of this group. Contact info is on the APC website. I know it is too late to be of help to you regarding your last position, but perhaps it is a resource that would be helpful in the future or for others who may read these posts. Perhaps down the road you might consider volunteering for one of these positions, as I imagine advocacy issues are close to your heart, given your experience. I hope you find yourself in a place where your gifts and training are viewed as a valuable asset to the organization!
Michelle