Chaplain Associate NEX

American Addiction Centers•Libertyville, IL

5d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This position collaborates with staff to assess, address, and document the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families. The Chaplain Associate will triage and minister amidst crises, loss, and grief. They will also contact clergy of other faiths as requested by patients and families, provide sacraments as appropriate, and offer spiritual and emotional support to staff. The role requires the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served, understanding principles of growth and development across the lifespan, and assessing patient status to meet age-specific needs.

Requirements

Typically requires 1 year of experience in ministry.
Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) which includes one unit granted by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Second unit may be granted by Healthcare Chaplains Ministry Association (HCMA). Must obtain units within two years of hire.
Master's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Religious Studies, or Master's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Theology, or Master's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Divinity or related field.
Self-awareness that includes knowledge of one’s feelings, attitudes, values, assumptions, strengths and weaknesses, and how these affect one’s spiritual care.
Ability to work amidst crisis situations in calm non-anxious manner.
Ability to maintain appropriate emotional, physical and spiritual boundaries.
Ability to communicate and document efficiently using electronic media.
Ability to care spiritually for persons of other or no faith without sharing one’s personal convictions.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Availability and transportation to serve on-call rotation as needed.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with staff to assess, address and document the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families.
Triage and minister amidst crises, loss and grief.
Contacts clergy of other faiths as requested by patients and families.
Provides sacraments as appropriate in their faith and the situation.
Provides spiritual and emotional support to staff as needed.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program