Chaplain

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

1d • $25 - $35

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The Neurology TAR Chaplain provides comprehensive spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers affected by serious neurologic illness and supports research initiatives. The clinician offers individualized spiritual care services, participates in interdisciplinary team collaboration, participates in research studies, and offers guidance to faculty and staff struggling with spiritual/existential issues, and contributes to research efforts related to spiritual and emotional health.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Div from accredited seminary and at least 4 units of ACPE/Clinical Pastoral Education required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience offering spiritual support required
• Board certification as a chaplain with SCA (Spiritual Care Association), APC, NACC or NAJC or Board Certification eligible upon hire required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in Palliative or Hospice care preferred
• Ability to be a source of spiritual support to patients and their families (e.g. partners and significant others), preferred
• Experience using technology in writing patient notes and complete ongoing hospital training preferred
• Experience working in a team-based environment preferred.
• Experience with UR HRPP, or be able to complete such training within 3 months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive spiritual care services, including anticipatory grief and bereavement support, as well as counseling (e.g., pain reprocessing) for individuals and families affected by serious neurologic illness.
• Serve as part of a transdisciplinary care model, providing both outpatient and interdisciplinary team-based care. This includes managing scheduled outpatient clinic visits, documenting encounters in Epic, and offering ongoing follow-up as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, participate in weekly IDT meetings, monthly Champion meetings, departmental retreats, and maintain continuing education in both neurology and spiritual care.
• Participate in research studies focused on providing spiritual and emotional support interventions and contribute to projects examining spiritual perspectives in palliative care. This includes participation in clinical trials involving chaplain-led or spiritual interventions and contributing to the assessment of spiritual well-being in clinical research contexts.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time