Chaplain, Pastoral Care Department

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

3d • $58,500 - $69,500 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Chaplain, Pastoral Care Department. In this role, the successful candidate provides spiritual care to patients, their loved ones, and as appropriate, staff and constituencies of NYU Winthrop Hospital using an inter-faith model of care and working within the patient's belief and value system.

Requirements

• Master of Divinity degree, Master of Arts in Religion, a Master of Pastoral Counseling from an accredited school of theology, or Ordination required, or equivalent education and training; and endorsed by a faith tradition recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Successful completion of at least 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education recognized by the US Department of Education required.
• 1-2 years Clergy or Chaplain experience required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family spiritual needs and assists patients and families in using their spiritual resources in dealing with illness, trauma, and stress.
• Facilitate additional spiritual/religious support from community religious leaders, including specific sacramental or religious needs.
• Develop plan of care and provide spiritual/emotional support to patients and families, including, but not limited to: listening, providing presence, prayer, reading sacred texts, ethical guidance, and sacraments.
• Advise manager of important patient/clinical issues as they arise.
• Respond to codes and traumas when designated as on-call chaplain.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Mentor CPE student and volunteers, as assigned by the manager, and where appropriate.
• Contribute to the wider community through publication, teaching, and research.
• Participate in teaching/lecturing on a regular or periodic basis as invited.
• Participate in regular professional development activities and supervision.
• Participate in the departments plan for continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure a safe environment and effective communication with all age groups of patients served by the Pastoral Care Department.
• Adhere to Standards of Practice of the Association of Professional Chaplains and the principles and practices of Outcome Oriented Chaplaincy.
• Function in such a manner that reflects the mission and vision of the institution.
• Plan and lead worship opportunities, including interfaith memorial services, as assigned by department manager.
• Lead bereavement and spirituality /study/ support groups as assigned by the manager.
• Document all chaplaincy activities in a timely manner according to department protocols.
• Complete office or administrative tasks as assigned with expectation of computer literacy and in accordance with institutional policy.
• Provide support to staff, as individuals request it, or through participation in institutional events such as Nurses Week or when groups request it after traumatic events and loss.
• Promote an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care among all chaplains.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, when possible, and facilitate communication between health care team members.
• Maintain a positive working relationship between the Pastoral Care Department and medical and nursing staff, and other departments.
• Serve on institutional committees as appointed.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

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