Chaplain Per Diem

Huntington Hospital, NY•Pasadena, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides for and/or ensures that the spiritual needs of patients, family members, hospital staff and physicians are met as a part of care provided by Huntington Hospital. Provides educational opportunities for Chaplains, Volunteers, and Staff and in the community regarding a variety of spiritually and culturally diverse needs including end of life issues. Provides pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance as needed. This position requires flexibility of hours.

Requirements

Master of Divinity Degree (preferred) or Masters in Theology, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry or related field required.
Ecclesiastical endorsement for hospital chaplaincy, preferred.
Four units of a Clinical Pastoral Education are preferred.
Certification as a Chaplain by a national chaplaincy organization preferred.
Minimum three years in a healthcare organization serving a patient population with an average daily census of 250 is preferred.
Ability to be an effective teacher.
Expertise in the management of difficult patient, family and staff situations.
Exemplary organization and problem solving skills.
Leadership ability and collaborative style.
Ability to manage activities and multiple priorities within complex systems.
Ability to function in unstructured environments.
Tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty and change.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel and team members.

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity Degree
Ecclesiastical endorsement for hospital chaplaincy
Four units of a Clinical Pastoral Education
Certification as a Chaplain by a national chaplaincy organization
Minimum three years in a healthcare organization serving a patient population with an average daily census of 250

Responsibilities

Ensures spiritual needs of patients, family members, hospital staff, and physicians are met.
Provides educational opportunities regarding spiritually and culturally diverse needs, including end-of-life issues.
Offers pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance.