Chaplain Resident - Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy – NewYork Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, Columbia University Medical Center, Brooklyn Methodist – Full Time

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, NY

36d • Onsite

About The Position

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offers an exceptional yearlong training program for Chaplain Residents. This immersive educational experience allows participants to learn constantly by performing the actual work of chaplaincy and reflecting on those experiences with peers and an educator. NYP chaplains are vital in addressing the religious, spiritual, and existential needs of a diverse patient population from all religions and cultures. The spiritual care provided is multi-faith and dynamic, with seasoned ACPE-certified professionals as educators. As a Chaplain Resident, you will provide spiritual care and support to patients, their loved ones, and staff, and fully participate in the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training units offered during the residency program. The application process involves completing the NYP Employment Application, the NYP CPE Online Application, and submitting reference forms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational experience or professional training in a related field
• Completion of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE or the equivalent
• Acceptance into the residency program by NYPH CPE faculty

Nice To Haves

• Some graduate theological education or Master’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

• Actively provides spiritual care and spiritual support to patients, their loved ones and staff in individual and group settings.
• Satisfactorily fulfills requirements of the Clinical Pastoral Education residency program in accordance with the standards of ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education and the curriculum, policies and procedures of the NYP ACPE program.
• Participates in departmental meetings, unit and interdisciplinary rounds on assigned units, and other hospital committees as deemed appropriate by their direct supervisor.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team in the care of patients and their loved ones, making and receiving referrals as appropriate.
• Assists in the coordination of visitation of congregants by clergy and pastoral visitors from the larger religious community.
• Is an active and contributing member of the Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Department.
• Participates in the regular and holiday 24 hour/7day per week On-Call rotation for patient coverage.
• Abides by all Hospital, ACPE and Departmental policies and procedures.
• May provide religious literature or other items to patients or their loved ones, as appropriate, upon request.
• May assist with arrangements for appropriate observance of religious Sabbath days or holidays for patients and their loved ones, in accordance with the resources of the hospital.
• Provides and coordinates worship experiences and/or memorial services, etc., suitable to various groups and patient populations, as assigned.
• May author and/or co-author material relevant to spiritual care and education for lay and professional audiences with pre-approval of the Director of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy.
• May assist in research relevant to the field of spiritual care and education with pre-approval of the Director of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy.
• Provides “dashboards,” statistics and reports of all spiritual care activities on a regular basis, as required by the department, manager or ACPE Certified Educator.
• Actively develops competency to care for patients and their loved ones based on the age group treated.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
• Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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