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Provides Spiritual Care within his/her local ministry addressing the spiritual needs of patients participants residents families and colleagues with a particular focus on spiritual distress grief support crisis intervention and support during significant life changes. As a fully integrated member of the health care team with professional expertise in Spiritual Care works alongside other care givers responding specifically to the spiritual needs of those served. Develops conducts and participates in programs of spiritual care to promote healthy communities and sacred environments while facilitating the inclusion of faith leaders from churches synagogues and mosques etc. in the provision of Spiritual Care for their members as appropriate. Reports directly to the Manager of Spiritual Care and in some cases may also report to an immediate ministry site supervisor as appropriate. The following essential functions do not preclude the possible addition of other duties as well.

Requirements:

1. Masters degree in Theology Religion Spiritual Care or Spirituality and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience including CPE training is required. Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.

3. Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC CASC NACC and NAJC which includes completion of a masters degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.

4. Ability to plan develop and implement programs for fulfilling the departmental objectives in meeting the spiritual needs of patients/families throughout the care continuum and life cycle for improving the health of our communities.

5. Strong oral and written communication skills in the primary language of the workplace (English) with evidence of excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to present effectively before groups. Must be able to communicate effectively using clinical/medical terminology.

6. Ability to learn and proficiently utilize Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software programs.

7. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative shared leadership environment.

8. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty integrity and caring with the ability to inspire

Pay Range: $32.26- 48.40

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.