Chaplain, Capital District Psychiatric Center, Temporary, P28253

Duties

• Conducts religious services and provides spiritual guidance for patients or inmates of the chaplain's faith admitted to a State institution
• Establishes periods for worship, conducts religious services, and administers rites and sacraments
• Counsels individuals on personal and spiritual problems
• Performs pastoral calling on those of the chaplain's own faith to develop good relationships with patients or inmates, with particular attention to those newly admitted, patients passing through an emotional crisis, the critically ill, the dying, and those about to be released
• Conducts a religious education program through planning and organizing instructional classes, group discussions, forums, broadcasts, and group music programs
• Works closely with medical officers, psychologists, social workers, nurses, parole and placement officers to further the rehabilitation of patients or inmates
• Speaks before community groups on the program of the assigned institution
• Consults with the institution head and other chaplains on coordination of the religious program and its relationship with overall institutional functions
• Aids in selecting religious books and equipment for purchase
• Maintains records of religious activities

Requirements

Candidates must possess ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the Chaplain's faith or denomination at the time of appointment and maintain such endorsement for the duration of their employment.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs