Chaplain (PRN)- Kokomo

Community Health Network • Kokomo, IN

86d

About The Position

As part of our Spiritual Services team, the Chaplain responds to requests and referrals for pastoral care services in a timely fashion. Makes spiritual assessments and provides appropriate interventions. Participates effectively with the staff as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team. Plans/conducts workshops and in-service programs for hospital staff as necessary. Develops relationships with staff which allow for the provision of support during times of high stress and crisis. Provides liaison and educational for community clergy. Facilitates therapy and/or support groups for patients or the community at large.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds and in varying degrees of stress and need is essential.
• Masters of Divinity; or its equivalent when the faith group does not require a Masters of Divinity from an accredited seminary.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education required for full-time and part-time staff or 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education for PRN staff.
• At least two years of full-time parish experience following ordination.
• Within one year from date of hire for full-time and part-time staff, certification by one of the following professional organizations is required: The Association of Professional Chaplains, The Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, The American Association of Pastoral Counselors, or The National Association of Catholic Chaplains.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests/referrals for spiritual/pastoral care services in a timely fashion.
• Makes spiritual assessments and provides appropriate interventions.
• Participates effectively with the clinical staff as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Plans/conducts workshops and/or in-service programs for hospital staff and/or volunteers/students when requested and as necessary.
• Develops relationships with all staff, which allows for the provision of spiritual/emotional support during times of high stress and crisis.
• Provides liaison and educational services for community clergy, volunteers, and/or students as necessary.
• Facilitates support groups for patients, their families, or the community at large as appropriate.
• Shares in the chaplains' regular on-call rotation providing evening, night and weekend pastoral care services at Network Hospitals.
• If needed, provides support and on-site supervision of the Eucharistic Lay Minister program.
• Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees