Chaplain

HopeHealth • Providence, RI

2d

About The Position

HopeHealth is seeking an experienced Chaplain to participate as part of an interdisciplinary team and coordinate and provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. Care should be accepting, affirming, and respectful of diverse belief systems and spiritual practices. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a scheduled shift of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., along with on-call, weekend, and holiday commitments.

Requirements

• Master's degree in religious or theological studies.
• At least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education, or equivalent training, education, and experience.
• One to three years of community service experience for Chaplain; three to five years for Senior Chaplain.
• Comfort with prayer in an interfaith environment and respect for all religious beliefs and spiritualities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with grief and end-of-life issues.
• Knowledge of caring for patients and families in home settings or inpatient facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and pastoral assessments through contact with patients and families within five days of admission, as needed.
• Provide spiritual and pastoral care in accordance with the ongoing wishes and needs of patients and families.
• Develop and implement individualized spiritual and pastoral plans of care based on patient and family goals and wishes.
• Conduct prayer, worship, and ritual services for patients, families, staff, and community members as appropriate.
• Offer patients and families of different philosophies and religious beliefs opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values.
• Document spiritual counseling and other interventions in patients' clinical records according to HPC-RI procedures and policies.
• Collaborate as a member of interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient and family needs are met and continually evaluate patient responses to care.
• Facilitate connections to community clergy or other faith-based leaders at the request of patients or families.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as required for the position.
• Collaborate with Bereavement to plan HPC-RI memorial services and other organizational outreach activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Disability coverage.
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• A caring culture that supports employee wellbeing.
• Robust orientation programs.
• Educational assistance.
• Reimbursement for certifications.
• Continuing education through the HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level