Associate Chaplain (0.6 D)

Franciscan Alliance•Carmel, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Franciscan Health, we joyfully continue Christ’s ministry. We know that a patient’s needs extend beyond the body to include the spirit and mind. Faith is a part of everything we do. Our chaplains support our staff, our families and our patients. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Theology, Ministry - Required
Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Theology, Ministry - Preferred
1 year Previous experience as a minister in a healthcare institution - Preferred
1 year Microsoft Office - Preferred

Responsibilities

Assist local religious groups and clergy persons to care for the sick/injured of their congregations, including encouraging patient’s active connection to their faith group during and after illness.
Provide a clinical basis to the ministry by sound, applied spiritual, and psychological principles, including active listening, reflection, discussion, and prayer.
Provide ethical consultation to patients/families/staff upon referral.
Respond promptly to calls for crisis intervention in assigned areas providing spiritual and emotional support to patients/families.
Respond to all direct referrals for Advanced Directive consultation.
Ensure spiritual services are made available to the majority of new accessible patients/families in assigned areas and follows-up on offerings, as appropriate.