Clinical Chaplain

Job Description

Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and staff as designated by the Director of Pastoral Care Department.

Provides Night on Call (NOC) and Weekend on Call (WOC) coverage as required.

Conducts Sunday services at Behavioral Health as needed.

Responds promptly to all emergency codes (e.g., Code Blue, Code Green).

Responds to requests for services within twenty-four hours.

Conducts pre-surgical visits as scheduled by the director and follows up with surgical patients within twenty-four hours after surgery.

Aids staff chaplains in conducting support groups for clinical staff when required.

Maintains open communication with the interdisciplinary team and cultivates professional relationships with all hospital staff members.

Provides devotional services throughout the hospital as needed and leads Chapel Services when required.

Aids staff chaplains in educating patients, families, staff, and the local community through seminars, in-service sessions, support groups, and individual pastoral counseling.

Aids staff chaplains in planning and executing Critical Incident Stress Debriefing sessions when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Operate within the guidelines of the profession, upholding standards of practice and competencies at all times
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a healthcare environment providing effective spiritual care for patients, families, and staff through individual and group pastoral counseling, spiritual care, and emotional support
• Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English with excellent oral communication skills
• Show excellent customer service, organization, and people skills
• Maintain continuing education hours as outlined by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)
• Show ability to communicate effectively in English to carry out job requirements
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural and religious differences

Education

• Master's [Required]
• Field Of Study Master's of Divinity degree or other graduate theological degree (72-hour minimum) such as: pastoral care, spiritual care, etc. (as required for APC Board Certification qualification)

Work Experience

• 1+ of pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience [Preferred]
• Prior hospital chaplain experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

• Minimum of 4 units of ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE (Level 1 and Level 2 engaged) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$59,157.95 - $110,046.28