Chaplain
About The Position
The Chaplain functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, group facilitator and role modeling to patients based on unit assignment. The chaplain utilizes clinical and pastoral skills to assist the treatment team in giving care to patients. Special focus is given to developing the religious resources of each patient in the healing process. Performs therapy services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, crisis intervention, and providing information and referrals as needed.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited college or university in Biblical or Religious counseling/studies preferred.
- Past experience in pastoral or ministry required.
- One year of related experience.
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness and chemical dependency (12 step program) preferred.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
- Successful completion of CPR certification and Handle With Care within 90 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Degree from an accredited college or university in Biblical or Religious counseling/studies.
- One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness and chemical dependency (12 step program).
Responsibilities
- Functions as an active part of the treatment team.
- Provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, group facilitator and role modeling to patients based on unit assignment.
- Utilizes clinical and pastoral skills to assist the treatment team in giving care to patients.
- Develops the religious resources of each patient in the healing process.
- Performs therapy services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs.
- Enables patients to access therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health.
- Provides basic consultation, teaching, crisis intervention, and provides information and referrals as needed.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
