Associate Chaplain

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minnesota is seeking an Associate Chaplain to provide overnight and weekend on-call spiritual care at Southdale and Ridges Hospitals, with weekday shifts as needed. The role emphasizes assessment of spiritual needs, direct care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The Associate Chaplain mentors Clinical Pastoral Education residents and SHS volunteers, offering culturally sensitive care and crisis support to patients and families in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Theology from an approved seminary/university or equivalent training in mentored religious tradition.
• Four or more units of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Valid MN driver's license and auto insurance for Hospice role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care for patients and families during assigned on-call shifts and on weekends.
• Advocate for patients and families and triage crises as part of the care team.
• Offer sacraments, rituals, prayers, and integrative modalities aligned with patient traditions.
• Mentor students and SHS volunteers in ministry as part of the SHS team.

Education

Graduate degree in Theology

Four or more CPE units (ACPE)

Job description

Job Overview

This casual chaplain position will provide overnight and weekend on call support, as well as occasional weekday shifts at Southdale Hospital and Ridges Hospital.

The Associate Chaplain is the spiritual care specialist of the care team responsible for assessing spiritual care needs and providing direct spiritual care and consultation to patients, and families. Within the Spiritual Health Services (SHS) department, the chaplain serves as a mentor to students (e.g., Clinical Pastoral Education residents and interns), along with SHS volunteers, who are authorized to provide ministry on behalf of Fairview. Associate chaplains work with other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to spiritual and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Uses one’s own professional authority as a spiritual care provider through direct spiritual care for patients and families based on assessment of spiritual needs in clinical assignment and during assigned on-call shifts.
• Advocates for patients and families.
• Triages and manages crises in the practice of spiritual care.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served, including spiritual/religious informed care or service.
• Exercises skillful listening, compassionate presence & clear communication in one-on-one, small group, care conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provides/arranges for provision of sacraments/ rituals/prayers and integrative modalities at the request of patients and/or family members in a manner aligning with the traditions of the particular patient, family member, or significant other.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Theology from approved theological seminary/university, or completion of training in mentored religious tradition as defined by that religious tradition
• Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
• Hospice only: Valid MN drivers license (or license that matches your current permanent residence.) Current and adequate automobile insurance policy Knowledge of computer applications in order to perform job duties: electronic charting, etc. Ability to work weekend on-call rotation as scheduled

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status