Chaplain - Spiritual Care

Hartford Healthcare • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

The Chaplain assesses, plans, coordinates, and provides care and counseling based on the spiritual and religious needs of patients, their family members and friends, hospital staff, and volunteers. The Chaplain represents the Hospital to the religious community and other appropriate entities and acts consistently with Hartford HealthCare’s mission. The role includes providing consultations, support, and education to patients, families, staff, and volunteers, as well as ensuring 24-hour emergency care personally or through staff and volunteer clergy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• One year of experience as a chaplain in a recognized setting.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Competency in electronic medical record documentation and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office.
• Interpersonal skills to work with distressed and anxious patients, families, and employees.
• Analytical ability to assess spiritual needs and well-being and identify intervention strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Divinity or Master of Theology from a recognized seminary, divinity school, or college of theology.
• At least three years of pastoral care experience as a Chaplain, including two years in a hospital setting.
• Ordination or commissioning for ministry by a recognized faith group or denomination, with good standing in the religious or spiritual community.
• Board certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains or a recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, and provide care and counseling according to the spiritual and religious needs of patients, family members and friends, hospital staff, and volunteers.
• Represent the Hospital to the religious community and other appropriate entities.
• Provide consultations, support, and education to patients, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Provide 24-hour emergency care personally or by utilizing staff and volunteer clergy.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time