Staff Chaplain

University of Missouri Health Care•Columbia, MO

2d•$22 - $35

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, empathetic individual to join our pastoral care team as an Associate, Staff Chaplain. If you have a strong desire to provide spiritual support during times of crisis and a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you. The ideal candidate will be a calm and caring presence who can assess and respond to the spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff with sensitivity and understanding. You’ll work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care while respecting the various spiritual beliefs of all individuals. If you have a background in theology, are experienced in crisis intervention, and are committed to making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply. Join us at MU Health Care, where your role as a chaplain can offer comfort and guidance when it’s needed most. ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Divinity, Theology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Nice To Haves

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from a recognized CPE program is preferred.
Board Certification (BCC) by an appropriate professional association within two years of employment preferred.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

Respond to referrals of admitted patients/families, assess the spiritual needs of patients/families and provide pastoral care and counseling accordingly.
Provide crisis intervention services to patients/families in all health care system facilities as requested.
Function as a cohesive member of the pastoral care team, providing pastoral care services for patients of other chaplains as needed.
Work collaboratively with medical treatment teams.
Serve as On Call Chaplain for medical and spiritual emergencies.
Act as liaison between hospital staff, patients/family/friends of the patient during periods of crisis, such as critical illness.
Contact the patient’s faith leader at patient’s request.
Coordinate pastoral care activities with other health care disciplines to avoid interrupting medical care and to ensure spiritual support for the patient.
Perform religious rites or arrange for appropriate religious leader to do so, as requested by patient/family.
Provide interdenominational worship services as needed and schedule chapel functions including visiting clergy.
Document pastoral care services provided in the electronic medical record as defined in department policies.
Serve on interdisciplinary committees, attend patient conferences as requested.

Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

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