Staff Chaplain

UW Health • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Offer spiritual care services to patients and families using theological and
clinical training to help patients and families cope more effectively.

We are seeking a Staff Chaplain to:

Create an assessment of the patient's spiritual practices/values and
accommodates and integrates these values into the patient's medical plan of
care.
Communicate the patient's spiritual needs to the patient's interdisciplinary
health care team as appropriate.
Support the patient/family as they integrate implications of the suggested
medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs and as
they work through difficult issues/challenges that may arise during
hospitalization.
Consult with and provides guidance to other chaplains to appropriately
support the interdisciplinary health care team.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Divinity or Master’s level theological degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Required
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in a hospital setting Required
• 1 year hospital work experience post-CPE or two (2) years of other relevant spiritual or ministry experience Required
• Eligible for Board Certification by a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) within 2 Yrs Required
• Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) within 3 Yrs Required

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a 1-year CPE Residency Program in a hospital setting Preferred
• 2 years of work experience post-CPE in a Level 1 Trauma Center and/or children’s hospital Preferred
• Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Create an assessment of the patient's spiritual practices/values and accommodates and integrates these values into the patient's medical plan of care.
• Communicate the patient's spiritual needs to the patient's interdisciplinary health care team as appropriate.
• Support the patient/family as they integrate implications of the suggested medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs and as they work through difficult issues/challenges that may arise during hospitalization.
• Consult with and provides guidance to other chaplains to appropriately support the interdisciplinary health care team.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

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