Chaplain (Per Diem)

DCH Health System • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

Is responsible for serving the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, their families and employees.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• A bachelor level college degree, master’s level theological degree preferred
• One (1) unit of accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (four (4) units preferred) in chaplaincy or equivalent
• Ordination or commissioning for ministry by a recognized religious group
• Three years’ experience as a clergy person in the local church or other parish setting
• The ability to operate telephone, paging and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral care as the On Call Chaplain by responding to emergencies after hours (4:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.), and on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis with other chaplains.
• Provides or facilitates in the meeting of ritual and sacramental needs of patients of all faiths.
• Keeps records of pastoral activity to communicate with other members of the department and health care team.
• Attends meetings as scheduled and notifies the Director if absentees are necessary.
• Leads group activities, worship services, religious rites, and classes as scheduled.
• Provides pastoral care to hospital staff.
• Follows Department of Pastoral Care Service policies and procedures.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time