Chaplain

Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery•Cushing, OK

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hope of Cushing is seeking a Part-time Chaplain to join their residential team. Valley Hope is dedicated to restoring lives affected by addiction and supporting lifelong recovery, guided by core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. Serving Oklahoma with healing residential addiction treatment and recovery support since 1974, the Cushing campus offers a tranquil environment. The organization's work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment.

Requirements

Ordination by, or licensure from, a recognized ecclesiastical body that ensures pastoral privilege.
One (1) year of experience in pastoral ministry.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Pastoral Counseling or Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree.
Three (3) plus years of pastoral counseling in a behavioral/healthcare environment.
Pastoral counseling in a substance abuse treatment environment.

Responsibilities

Performs assessments of patient’s spiritual needs, motivations, and background; prepares spiritual histories for patient summaries and treatment records.
Provides pastoral counseling and spiritual care to patients in support of their substance abuse treatment plans; provides pastoral support to family and support members as needed.
Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
Participates in a multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans.
Communicates with clinical and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
Provides daily chapel meditations as well as spiritually focused group counseling and educational lectures.
Provides assistance as needed to clinical and medical staff in crisis situations with patients in support of resolving emergency problems; appropriately available when scheduled for “On-Call” duties.
Adheres to Valley Hope’s clinical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.
Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable spiritual counseling procedures and related substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
Completes any required continuing education.
Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.