Spiritual Care Associate

Main Line Health•Lower Merion Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spiritual Care Associate is an integral member of the hospital interdisciplinary team and carries out duties and activities of the spiritual care program in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy and policies. The role focuses on the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers, staff, and volunteers. It provides on-call support on weekends and when the hospital chaplain is absent, and facilitates visits by representatives of clergy, religious groups, and laity from recognized Religious Bodies when requested by people of their faith group. The associate coordinates patients’ specialized religious needs by liaising with community clergy and participates in regularly scheduled planning and management meetings with the Spiritual Care Team. The role also serves as the hospital’s official participant on the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team.

Requirements

At least six months of experience in a hospital environment, preferably as a Spiritual Care Provider.
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at an accredited CPE center, completed or in process.
Ecclesiastical endorsement for pastoral ministry from a faith group.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Theological Studies.
Experience with electronic medical charting.

Responsibilities

Carry out duties and activities of the spiritual care program in compliance with the hospital’s philosophy and policies.
Address the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers, staff, and volunteers.
Provide on-call support on weekends and in the absence of the hospital chaplain.
Facilitate requested visits by representatives of clergy, religious groups, and laity from recognized Religious Bodies.
Coordinate patients’ specialized religious needs by liaising with community clergy.
Participate in regularly scheduled planning and management meetings with the Spiritual Care Team.
Participate as the hospital’s official representative on the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team.