Hospital Chaplain - Roman Catholic Priest

Principle Responsibilities

Delivers or arranges spiritual care to patients and families; this includes assessing spiritual needs, responding to referrals, leading groups, providing care during end-of-life and crisis situations, and effectively documenting each encounter in the electronic medical record.

Promotes the spiritual and emotional well-being of Allina Health employees by facilitating individual consultations, Acute Incident Impact Debriefs, reflection group, community rituals, memorial services, etc.

Provides education programs and consultations related to spirituality, family communication, ethical decision-making, grief and loss, culturally responsive care, etc.

Supports an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care by regularly participating in team rounds and meetings, serving on committees, and working to ensure that the unique spiritual, religious, and cultural needs of patients, families, and employees are addressed.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity or equivalent
• Completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• One year of experience as a spiritual care provider (I.E. hospital, hospice, long-term care facility, faith community, public safety, community chaplain, military chaplain, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Two years of experience as a spiritual care provider
• Licenses/Certifications: Board certification as a professional chaplain preferred

Physical Demands

• Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
• 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour Day shifts
• Occasional weekends
• Occasional travel to other Allina sites, position will be eligible for mileage reimbursement

Pay Range

Pay Range: $31.07 to $42.59 per hour

Shift, weekend and/or other differentials

Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Benefit Summary

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retail Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program