Resident Chaplain

About the role

The Chaplain Resident assists with offering spiritual guidance and pastoral care to patients and their families. Working under close supervision, this role develops skills using the insights and principles of psychology, religion, spirituality, and theology to support and encourage people of all religious faiths and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assists with spiritual care visitations to patients to provide consistent spiritual and emotional care.
• Supports the assessment of spiritual needs and provides consultation to patients, families, and caregivers in a timely and supportive manner.
• Supports provision of emotional and spiritual support to employees.
• Writes up notes for the medical staff and makes recommendations to help improve the patient’s mindset and emotional comfort.
• Participates in all aspects of the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program to further education and certification.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as taking calls and filling out bereavement cards, enabling staff Chaplains to focus on consulting patients, families, and other staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university/theological school or equivalent combination of education/relevant experience.
• Completion of one Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit.
• Affiliation with a recognized religious or spiritual group.

Qualifications

Preferred: Master's Degree from an accredited university/theological school.