Pastoral Care Fellow

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastoral Care Fellow provides spiritual and pastoral care to patients, their surrogates, and associates of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. The fellow works under the supervision of the department’s director and a certified Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) supervisor, and follows the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care (ERDs), Georgetown’s Ignatian identity—including cura personalis and the ideal of women and men for others—MedStar SPIRIT values, and ACPE standards. The role includes direct patient care for hospital patients, families, and surrogates, as well as collegial relationships with other department members. The position is designated On-Campus.

Requirements

Graduate-level study in theology or a related field leading to a master’s degree, if the degree has not already been completed.
At least one prior unit of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited ACPE program.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual and pastoral care to patients, their surrogates, and associates of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Provide direct patient care to patients, their families, and surrogates.
Maintain collegial relationships with fellow members of the department.
Perform duties under the supervision of the department’s director and a certified ACPE supervisor, following applicable ERDs, institutional values, and ACPE standards.