Chaplain-Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, VT

1d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides high quality pastoral care services to Lahey patients, family members and colleagues. Provides for the religious needs of patients of all denominations.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Theology, Pastoral Counseling or equivalent along with prior clinical pastoral education, supervised field education or equivalent
• Graduation level ability in spoken and written English is necessary
• Ability to communicate in another language highly desirable
• Must be gifted to work with and relate with people of diverse backgrounds and religious traditions
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working as a collegial member of the healing team, including nurses and physicians and community religious leaders.
• The ability to integrate theological/ethical/relational issues in the delivery of pastoral and spiritual care is needed.
• Minimum of one year pastoral experience required, including experience and/or training in healthcare ministry.
• Vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in another language highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Regularly provides pastoral services, focussing on the spiritual and emotional needs of the individual, to Lahey patients, family members and colleagues.
• Conducts inservices and participates in patient care conferences, program development and support groups related to spiritual concerns and issues.
• Available for counseling and crisis intervention for Lahey patients, family members and colleagues.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Benefits

• The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level