chaplain Resident

Saint Luke's Health System • Kansas City, MO

20d

About The Position

Provides spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff. The Chaplain Resident is a full-time student enrolled in the Spiritual Wellness Clinical Pastoral Education Program, a fully accredited education program of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. The role is dually accountable to the Directors of the Spiritual Wellness Department and the Pastoral Education Program. The Chaplain Resident serves as chaplain to one or more patient services areas on a rotating basis and provides 24-7 on-call spiritual care for patients, families, and staff. The role also includes preaching at ecumenical worship services, memorial services, and daily Healing Prayer Services; providing pre-operative pastoral care and support in accordance with religious tradition and at the request of patients, families, or staff; and providing religious sacraments in support of patients' religious beliefs and spiritual practices.

Requirements

• Be a full-time student enrolled in the Spiritual Wellness Clinical Pastoral Education Program.
• Have a bachelor's degree.
• Applicable experience: less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff.
• Serve as chaplain to one or more patient services areas on a rotating basis.
• Provide 24-7 on-call spiritual care for patients, families, and staff.
• Preach at ecumenical worship services, memorial services, and daily Healing Prayer Services.
• Provide pre-operative pastoral care and support in accordance with religious tradition and at the request of patients, families, or staff.
• Provide religious sacraments in support of patients' religious beliefs and spiritual practices.

What This Job Offers

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