Chaplain Resident

MultiCare Health System • Tacoma, WA

11h • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Chaplain Resident is a student who is enrolled in the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program offered through MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital or is continuing no longer than 6 months following completion of a fourth unit of CPE, as mutually agreed upon by the resident, ACPE Supervisor/Program Coordinator, and Spiritual Care Program Director. The Chaplain Resident participates as a peer to the CPE Chaplain Interns and develops his/her pastoral care skills under the supervision of the ACPE Supervisor/Program Coordinator. He/she practices compassionate and effective spiritual support to patients, families, and staff members to address needs resulting from the impact of illness or injury. The Resident relates to the Chaplain Services team and to multidisciplinary teams as a practicum student and assists in addressing the spiritual/religious needs of patients and families while under supervision. The Resident also adequately pursues the objectives of MHS Chaplain Services and of the CPE program as described in the Standards of The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in theology, ministry, pastoral studies, or related human services field
• 1 Unit ACPE CPE
• Sufficient ministry experience or its equivalency in order to demonstrate ministry readiness and predisposition
• Endorsement by faith group for hospital chaplaincy (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Endorsement by faith group for hospital chaplaincy (Preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive tuition assistance
• Award-winning residencies
• Fellowships and career development to invest in your future
• Generous PTO
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern