Chaplain - PRN (nights)

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Under general direction, supervises and participates in professional clinical pastoral work for the OU Medical Center.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree or equivalent number of twenty-four (24) semester hours in religion; or graduated from an accredited theological seminary; AND completion of a specialized clinical pastoral training in an accredited training program; an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting two (2) years of full time employment as an ordained minister, priest or rabbi in an established church, temple or synagogue for completion of the specialized clinical pastoral training.
• None
• Knowledge of religious theories, principles and practices of different faith groups.
• Knowledge of counseling methods and techniques.
• Ability to supervise chaplains of all faiths.
• Ability to develop and conduct religious services, rites, Sunday school and Bible classes.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Must have good conversation skills, which foster empathy for a patient’s condition and consideration for the feelings and concerns of family and staff.
• Work will often be under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of Chaplain.
• Conducts special programs, such as Sunday schools, Bible classes and religious services for patients and staff.
• Visits new admissions; makes routine visits to units to offer spiritual guidance or personal adjustment when appropriate.
• Supervises clinical training of pastoral interns in one or more specialized phases of the training program.
• Serves as a correspondent for inpatients when necessary.
• Represents OU Medical Center to outside agencies and organizations when explaining the role and purpose of the Chaplain’s service.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees