Chaplain (Casual)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

2d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides spiritual care to patients of all ages and their families. Services include but are not limited to, individual patient/resident support related to spiritual matters, family support, and prayer. Provide support patients and families facing grief and end of life issues to include assisting with decision making and Advanced Care Planning. May assist or occasionally lead religious ceremonies of worship, rituals and other spiritual care programs as directed. Documents care and counseling provided and participates in meetings and educational programs. These services are provided on an on-going basis as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Serves patients in outpatient, inpatient, and residential facilities depending on Essentia Health location.

Requirements

• Ecclesiastical endorsement: For a Catholic priest/minister or vowed religious by his/her superior and the local Bishop. At time of hire and annually documentation from the chaplain’s religious tradition or endorsing body is required, and must indicate continued endorsement, good standing, or other affirmation of support as is appropriate to their tradition.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Membership in NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains) or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) or NAJC (National Association of Jewish Chaplains) or SCA (Spiritual Care Association) is strongly preferred.
• Membership in NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains) or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) NAJC (National Association of Jewish Chaplains), or SCA (Spiritual Care Association) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients of all ages and their families.
• Provide individual patient/resident support related to spiritual matters, family support, and prayer.
• Provide support patients and families facing grief and end of life issues to include assisting with decision making and Advanced Care Planning.
• Assist or occasionally lead religious ceremonies of worship, rituals and other spiritual care programs as directed.
• Documents care and counseling provided and participates in meetings and educational programs.
• Serve patients in outpatient, inpatient, and residential facilities depending on Essentia Health location.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training
• tuition reimbursement
• educational programs
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees