Chaplain - Per Diem

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Offers spiritual and emotional support directly to patients and their families, caregivers, and team members. Responsible for assisting with organization of daily activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required)
• 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education - Default Issuing Body
• Board Certified Chaplain within 3 years of hire date - Association of Professional Chaplains
• Ordination/Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Default Issuing Body

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the team by attending interdisciplinary team conference, support meetings, and other meetings as appropriate
• Assesses each patient, family member, and caregiver for spiritual needs and concerns in consultation with other team members
• Provides direct chaplaincy services (when accepted) to patients, family members, and caregivers of different philosophies and religious perspectives
• Consults, if requested by patient or family, the patient’s clergy of choice and advises them on admission
• Documents all visits and phone calls in the electronic medical record within an appropriate time frame
• Provides consultation, counsel, and support to other team members as appropriate
• Assists with training programs and in-service education as requested
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality
• affirmative action, equal opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

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