Muslim Staff Chaplain - Per Diem
Muslim Staff Chaplain - Per Diem
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Job Description
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Professional:
- Clarity of Muslim pastoral identity and role in a nonsectarian institutional setting
- Knowledgeable about ministry to the sick in the Muslim tradition and to person of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to relate theology behavior science and understanding of persons to help minister Muslim patients and their families
- Good organizational skills
Personal:
- A spiritual life grounded in the disciplines of prayer and reflection
- Compassion for the sick and their families
- Maturity and ability to function under stressful conditions
- Resourcefulness and cooperation in relationships with others
- Commitment to personal and professional growth
- Fluently bilingual and bicultural strongly preferred
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational:
Graduate degree from an accredited seminary or theological school
2 or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education in an accredited ACPE or NACC training site (or their equivalent)
Ecclesiastical:
Endorsement for hospital chaplaincy from the ecclesiastical body to which he/she belongs
Experience:
At least one years experience in hospital chaplaincy preferably in a large teaching hospital
Certification:
Certification or in the process of certification as a chaplain by a national chaplaincy organization such as NACC ACPE NAJC or APC and maintains such certification
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
By embracing diverse skills perspectives and ideas we choose to lead. Applications fromprotected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides religious support and pastoral care to Muslim patients family members and hospital staff by regular visits and by referral. Provides emergency response by beeper 24/7. Should there be periods when coverage is not available; the Muslim chaplain will take responsibility for letting the Chaplaincy Office know and for arranging alternate Muslim coverage when possible
- Shares in the planning and leadership of Muslim worship services like on Fridays or during the month of Ramadan
- Involved in special departmental interfaith services and memorial services/weddings in accordance with department policies
- Consults with other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care
- Charts visits in the patient record
- Provides education for staff on Muslim practices
- Is open to the possibility of interfaith on call
- Provides Muslim training for CPE students
- Functions as a member of the Chaplaincy team
- Attends and participates in staff activities as time allows
- Maintains contact with other local area Muslim monks and practitioners to better facilitate ministry to patients
- Maintains Chaplaincy visitation records
- Participates in quality improvement processes within the department
- Participates in continuing education opportunities to enhance pastoral care skills
- Works to increase the visibility of the Chaplaincy within the hospital and the wider community
- May serve on hospital committees
- Performs other duties as required assigned or negotiated
- Maintains contacts with local area clergy denominations and chaplains in order to facilitate ministry to patients.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Grant
