Chaplain

Trinity Health • Dubuque, IA

2d

About The Position

The Chaplain provides spiritual care within a local ministry, addressing the spiritual needs of patients, participants, residents, families, and colleagues, particularly in cases of spiritual distress, grief, crisis, and significant life changes. As an integrated member of the health care team, the Chaplain brings professional expertise in spiritual care and collaborates with other caregivers to address the spiritual needs of those served.

The Chaplain develops, conducts, and participates in spiritual care programs that promote healthy communities and sacred environments. The role also facilitates the inclusion of faith leaders from churches, synagogues, mosques, and other communities in providing spiritual care for their members, as appropriate. The position reports directly to the Manager of Spiritual Care and, in some cases, may also report to an immediate ministry site supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Theology, Religion, Spiritual Care, or Spirituality, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training; an equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement programs that meet the spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum and life cycle.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to present effectively before groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively using clinical and medical terminology.
• Ability to learn and proficiently use Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Comfort operating in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire.

Nice To Haves

• Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC), strongly preferred, through APC, CASC, NACC, or NAJC. Certification includes the applicable master's degree from a CHEA-accredited institution, four units (1,600 hours) of ACPE-accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith-based endorsement recognized by a certifying agency.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Trinity Health's Mission, Vision, and Values through behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Provide and facilitate spiritual care experiences for patients, residents, participants, visitors, colleagues, and the communities served.
• Ensure that the religious beliefs, practices, and values of those served are honored and respected in the healing process.
• Implement systems and processes to assess religious and spiritual needs, including needs for ethics consultation, and provide appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Observe and document the apparent outcomes of spiritual care, and adjust ongoing care as needed.
• Document spiritual care assessments, interventions, outcomes, and plans of care in the electronic medical record.
• Develop, conduct, and participate in spiritual care programs that promote healthy communities and sacred environments.
• Facilitate involvement of faith leaders in spiritual care for their members, as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time