Muslim Staff Chaplain Imam Per Diem Rotation - Bwh Spiritual Care Services
Muslim Staff Chaplain Imam Per Diem Rotation - Bwh Spiritual Care Services
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Job Description
Brigham and Womens Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin sexual orientation protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides spiritual support and pastoral care to patients of all ages families and hospital staff by initiating pastoral visitation to patients and through requests and referrals. Provides sacramental care (anointing of the sick baptisms funerals weddings etc. as appropriate. Participates in family meetings as appropriate.
2. Enters all appropriate patient contact information into the patients medical chart and into the BWH computer system.
3. Consults with other health care professionals in order to enhance patient care.
Participates in team meetings regarding patient care as is appropriate.
4. Functions as a member of the interfaith Chaplaincy team and maintains a close working relationship with members of the department (employees and volunteers). Has scheduled oncall during nights weekends and holidays as needed and is available on short notice for emergencies.
5. Leads interfaith worship when oncall.
6. Participates in continuing education opportunities to enhance skills and keep abreast of developments in pastoral care and health care; participates in local and national professional Chaplaincy organizations.
7. Helps train students and volunteers for oncall responsibilities and other departmental responsibilities
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational:
Graduate degree from an accredited seminary theological school or pastoral ministry program.
Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited ACPE or NACC training program.
Certification:
Certification or in the process of certification as a chaplain by a national Chaplaincy organization (APC NACC or NAJC CASC).
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Experience:
At least one years full time experience in hospital Chaplaincy preferred; preferably in a large teaching hospital
Professional:
Clarity of pastoral identity and role in a nonsectarian institutional setting
Knowledgeable about ministry to the sick and to persons of diverse religious educational and cultural backgrounds
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work well as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to relate theology behavioral sciences and understanding of persons to help minister to patients/families in their struggles
Good organizational and computer skills
Personal:
Compassion for the sick and their families
Maturity and ability to function under stressful conditions
Resourcefulness and cooperation in relationship with others
Commitment to personal and professional growth
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work occurs generally throughout the institution. Will require visits to patient care units.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Grant
