Chaplain, Full-Time Days, Spiritual Care/Palliative Care

Huntington Hospital, NY • Pasadena, CA

4d • $75,629 - $108,722 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain provides for and/or ensures that the spiritual needs of patients, family members, hospital staff, and physicians are met as part of the care provided by Huntington Hospital. The role provides educational opportunities for chaplains, volunteers, staff, and the community on a variety of spiritually and culturally diverse needs, including end-of-life issues. The Chaplain also provides pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance as needed. Flexibility of hours is required.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Theology, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field is required.
• Ability to be an effective teacher.
• Expertise in managing difficult patient, family, and staff situations.
• Exemplary organization and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership ability and a collaborative style.
• Ability to manage activities and multiple priorities within complex systems.
• Ability to function in unstructured environments.
• Tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty, and change.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel and team members.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Divinity degree preferred.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement for hospital chaplaincy preferred.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
• Certification as a Chaplain by a national chaplaincy organization preferred.
• At least three years of experience in a healthcare organization serving a patient population with an average daily census of 250 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide for or ensure that the spiritual needs of patients, family members, hospital staff, and physicians are met.
• Provide educational opportunities for chaplains, volunteers, staff, and the community on spiritually and culturally diverse needs, including end-of-life issues.
• Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance as needed.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
• Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time