Chaplain - Office of Care Experience, Part Time

Overview Provides direct support services and spiritual care to patients and their families with compassion, caring, and respect.

Responsibilities

Patient/Family Support and Spiritual Care Assesses the spiritual needs of patients and families. Demonstrates effectiveness in the spiritual care of individuals regardless of their belief system, values or cultural factors. Develops and coordinates communication with local clergy. Works with staff, local clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Provides supportive care in times of grief, crisis and end-of-life. Provides emotional/spiritual support to patients, families, and staff. Patient Family Centered Care Gathers and evaluates relevant data pertinent to the patient’s situation and/or bio-psycho-social-spiritual/religious health. Develops and implements a plan of care to promote patient well-being and continuity of care. Enters information into the patient’s medical record that is relevant to the patient’s medical, psycho-social, and spiritual/religious goals of care. Incorporates patient, family as defined by the patient and other team members when planning care and service delivery. Demonstrates an attitude that creates an atmosphere of respect for human differences, beliefs, values and the uniqueness of each person encountered. Partners with patients and families to allow for effective decisions and participation in care. Shares complete and unbiased information with patients and families, with patients' consent.

Qualifications

Master of Divinity or Master of Theology Clinical Pastoral Care Certification from an accredited institution including theological studies or equivalent in experience, skills, and education