Chaplain Resident — Clinical Pastoral Education Program — Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This one-year residency program allows participants to engage in Clinical Pastoral Education, adhering to the standards set by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation. The role involves providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff. Collaboration with the Department of Pastoral Care staff and participation in department activities are key components. Additionally, the position requires providing on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a background in theology required.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Minister to patients, their families, visitors, and hospital staff in assigned areas.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity preferred.
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
Work collaboratively with Pastoral Care staff and participate in Department activities and events.
Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.
Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.