Chaplain Resident

About the Role

Provide spiritual care and counsel to patients, families, and hospital personnel, as appropriate. Assist in organizing, coordinating, and monitoring Park Nicollet Health Services and Methodist Hospital spiritual care services. Engage in personal and group learning processes and comply with terms of the ACPE learning contract.

This position provides psychotherapy to patients and requires compliance with Minnesota Statute MS603 (formerly 148A).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of age-related growth and development principles to provide appropriate service and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain familiarity and compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies affecting employment (including FMLA, ADA, discrimination, and harassment laws).
• Operate personal computers, telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, printers, and electronic medical records proficiently.
• Respect and accept religious, spiritual, and personal diversity.
• Demonstrate spiritual maturity and strong interpersonal skills with appropriate boundaries.
• Understand and articulate the grief process.
• Understand the rationale, content, and techniques of documentation.
• Adhere to professional ethics and work within that framework.
• Exhibit leadership, professional accountability, and personal awareness.

Requirements

• Ministry experience and theological education.
• Resident: Minimum 1-unit ACPE accredited CPE (unless waived by ACPE Certified Educator).
• Intern: 1 year into a theological program.
• Completion of standard ACPE application materials.
• At least three recommendations from academic and denominational authorities.
• Denominational/ecclesiastical endorsement or equivalent.

About Us

At HealthPartners, we believe in the power of good—good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. Everyone is welcome, included, and valued at HealthPartners.

Benefits

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including:

• Health benefits.
• Time off.
• Retirement planning.
• Continuous learning opportunities.

Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially so you can continue delivering exceptional care.