Associate Chaplain

UW Health • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Offer spiritual care services to patients and families, using theological and clinical training to help patients and families cope more effectively.

We are seeking an Associate Chaplain to:

Follow the Staff Chaplain's assessment of the patient's spiritual practices/values and assist in accommodating and integrating these values into the patient's medical plan of care.

Communicate the patient's spiritual needs to the patient's interdisciplinary health care team as appropriate.

Support the patient/family as they integrate implications of the suggested medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs, and as they work through difficult issues/challenges that may arise during hospitalization.

Consult with the Staff Chaplain to appropriately support the interdisciplinary health care team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Required
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Required
• 2 years caregiving work experience Required
• Endorsement or appropriate recognition of ministry by the governing body of the Associate Chaplain’s denomination/faith group Required

Nice To Haves

• Master of Divinity degree or Master’s level theological degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Preferred
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in a hospital setting Preferred
• 2 years of hospital experience Preferred
• Associate Certified or Board Certified Chaplain by a recognized national body Preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow the Staff Chaplain's assessment of the patient's spiritual practices/values and assist in accommodating and integrating these values into the patient's medical plan of care.
• Communicate the patient's spiritual needs to the patient's interdisciplinary health care team as appropriate.
• Support the patient/family as they integrate implications of the suggested medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs, and as they work through difficult issues/challenges that may arise during hospitalization.
• Consult with the Staff Chaplain to appropriately support the interdisciplinary health care team.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level