Chaplain Resident

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain Resident is authorized to visit patients, families, and staff, for the purpose of providing pastoral and spiritual care ministry according to Chaplaincy Department procedures. The Chaplain Resident has access to appropriate medical records and documents his/her interventions in the medical record according to department procedure. S/he will participate in the Chaplaincy Department duties and procedures relevant to the role of Chaplain Resident. The Resident Chaplain will report to the CPE Program Supervisor and to the Director of Chaplaincy both of whom are certified by ICPT. The Chaplain Resident participates fully in the Clinical Pastoral Education program and is responsible to fulfill all expected educational duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year of comparable volunteer experience
• Able to connect all aspects of service to the CoxHealth Mission and Values
• Serving patient, families and staff regardless of faith affiliation as well as those holding to no faith at all
• Effectively function for indeterminate periods in a high stress environment while remaining calm in the midst of crisis
• Has a high propensity of change
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new programs
• Highly skilled in grief process, trauma services, palliative care, ethics, and multiculturalism among other fields.
• Letter of good standing from faith community or documentation of endorsement by appropriate leadership of a denomination, church, or equivalent faith

Nice To Haves

• Master's level theological degree or equivalent.
• 1 year of comparable staff experience
• Ordination and/or licensure

Responsibilities

• Visit patients, families, and staff for pastoral and spiritual care ministry.
• Access appropriate medical records and document interventions.
• Participate in Chaplaincy Department duties and procedures relevant to the role.
• Fulfill all expected educational duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Pastoral Education program.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match

What This Job Offers

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