Relief Chaplain
About The Position
The Relief Chaplain responds to the spiritual care needs of patients, family members, visitors, and staff as designated in consultation with the Manager, Spiritual Care Services. As a member of the Spiritual Care Service, the chaplain coordinates services for assigned inpatient units or groups, serves as chaplain for those units, participates in unit care conferences, and provides spiritual care assessment, intervention, and support. The role provides interfaith spiritual assessment and interventions that help people draw on their own cultural, spiritual, and religious resources. The chaplain coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams and other chaplains, Clinical Pastoral Education students, guest services, volunteers, and, as time permits, medical and genetics counseling students. Other duties include performing requested spiritual services, providing teaching and outreach, participating in research, serving as a liaison to faith communities, assisting with departmental programs, undertaking specialized duties, and participating as an alternate in the on-call rotation when needed. The position requires a master's degree in spirituality, religious studies, divinity, or an equivalent accredited graduate program; at least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education through an APCE-accredited program; and two years of directly related work experience. No license or certification is required. The position is not remote eligible, has a day shift of eight hours, and is listed at zero scheduled weekly hours. It is not benefits eligible.
Requirements
- Master's degree in spirituality, religious studies, or divinity, or an equivalent degree from an accredited graduate program.
- At least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education at an APCE-accredited program.
- Two years of directly related work experience.
- Ability and stamina to provide spiritual support and guidance to people with varying physical and mental dysfunctions.
- Ability to adapt communication to the needs and understanding of the receiver.
- Ability to energize team members and provide leadership and influence others.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent client relationships, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound judgment and professionalism.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, solve problems, and identify solutions.
- Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
- No license or certification required.
Responsibilities
- Respond to spiritual care needs of patients, family members, visitors, and staff, as designated in consultation with the Manager, Spiritual Care Services.
- Coordinate services for assigned inpatient units or groups, serve as chaplain for those units, and participate in unit care conferences.
- Provide spiritual care assessment, intervention, and support for patients and their families.
- Provide interfaith spiritual assessment and interventions that enable patients, family members, visitors, and staff to draw on their cultural, spiritual, and religious resources.
- Serve on and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams for designated units and groups, ensuring appropriate spiritual care assessment and intervention for patients, families, and visitors.
- Perform requested spiritual services, such as baptisms and memorials, as appropriate to professional functioning.
- Provide internal and external teaching and outreach on spiritual care topics.
- Coordinate care with other chaplains, Clinical Pastoral Education students, guest services, volunteers, and, as time permits, medical and genetics counseling students.
- Participate in research activities undertaken by Spiritual Care Service.
- Serve as a liaison to area faith communities or congregations when requested.
- Assist in reviewing and initiating departmental programs.
- Perform specialized duties, such as serving on committees, performing particular religious functions or services, and coordinating volunteers.
- Participate as an alternate in the on-call rotation when needed.
- Follow Joint Commission requirements and hospital policies and procedures, including Service Standards and the Code of Conduct.
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Job Type
Full-time
