Chaplain - Per Diem - Flexible Availability Needed
About The Position
At Stony Brook Medicine, Chaplains work in the Department of Spiritual Care to meet the spiritual and religious needs of patients, families, and staff. This per diem position requires flexible availability and may require night, weekend, or holiday coverage. All hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. The position may be designated as essential, requiring the employee to remain at or report to work during an institutional emergency. It may also require wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair. The position requires a Master of Divinity from an ATS-accredited program. Applicants must include documentation verifying the degree and any certifications with their application. A resume/CV should also be included. Before starting, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment physical and receive medical clearance, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements, and provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates. The salary range is not specified in the posting. The final offer will be determined based on verified years of relevant, comparable experience. The employer describes its benefits as including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
Requirements
- Master of Divinity from an ATS-accredited program.
- Submit documentation verifying the degree and certifications with the application.
- Include a resume/CV with the online application.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services before starting.
- Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
- Successfully complete a four-panel drug screen.
- Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates.
Nice To Haves
- One or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) through ACPE.
- At least one year of ministerial experience after completing CPE.
- Ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the chaplain's faith or denomination, or the equivalent for a practicing faith tradition.
Responsibilities
- Visit patients, with particular attention to staff referrals and family concerns.
- Take an interdisciplinary approach to working with staff members.
- Maintain awareness of hospital systems and facilitate awareness of Chaplaincy among others.
- Lead prayer and develop or plan seasonal, interfaith, or memorial services.
- Provide liturgical support for religious services.
- Provide night, weekend, or holiday coverage when required.
Benefits
- Generous leave
- Health insurance
- Participation in the state pension system
