Associate Chaplain

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis seeks an Associate Chaplain to serve as the spiritual care specialist within the care team. You will assess spiritual needs, provide direct spiritual care, mentor students, and collaborate with SHS volunteers to support patients and families.

The role emphasizes compassionate presence, interprofessional collaboration, and culturally informed care. Weekend on-call rotation and ACPE training are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Theology from an approved theological seminary/university or equivalent training.
• Four or more ACPE-accredited CPE units.
• Hospice context requires MN driver’s license and adequate auto insurance; weekend on-call rotation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care for patients and families based on assessments.
• Advocate for patients and families.
• Triage and manage crises in spiritual care.
• Adapt care approaches to developmental level and cultural differences of populations served.
• Demonstrate listening, compassionate presence and clear communication in diverse settings.
• Provide sacraments/rituals/prayers upon patient/family request in alignment with their traditions.

Skills

Spiritual care

Crisis triage

Active listening

Compassionate communication

Cultural sensitivity

Mentoring

Education

Graduate degree in Theology

ACPE-credentialed CPE

Job description

Job Overview

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

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• PTO
• Sick and Safe Time
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement
• early access to earned wages
• 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