Chaplain Non Certified I, Spiritual Care - PRN

CHRISTUS Health • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

The Chaplain provides pastoral/spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff of all faith traditions and denominations, and those who claim no particular religious beliefs or affiliations. The Chaplain assists patients and families in dealing with their present health crises through prayer, sacraments, conversation, counseling, and teaching. The Chaplain is also available as a resource in ethical decision-making. Through these and other interventions, the Chaplain participates in the healing process of the total person. The Chaplain helps to create an environment of wellness, prevention, and community ministry which supports the mission of CHRISTUS Health throughout the continuum of care and provides documentation of care given in the patients' record.

Requirements

• Master of Divinity or Master in Theology; or Masters in related fields.
• Prefer one unit or more of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at an ACPE or NACC accredited CPE Center.
• Able to assess and respond to the spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff members.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Exhibit good judgment, listening skills, and understanding of verbal and non-verbal cues.
• Show compassion and cooperation with other Associates.
• Knowledge and acceptance of a variety of expressions of faith.
• Able to lead and guide prayer in small and large groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral/spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff.
• Assist patients and families in dealing with health crises through prayer, sacraments, conversation, counseling, and teaching.
• Act as a resource in ethical decision-making.
• Participate in the healing process of the total person.
• Create an environment of wellness, prevention, and community ministry.
• Document care given in the patients' record.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree