Associate Chaplain-H

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Associate Assistance Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a Part-Time Spiritual Care provider to offer religious and spiritual counsel to patients and their families. The ideal candidate will provide pastoral care and support for emotional distress while considering diverse spiritual orientations.

This role requires at least a Bachelor's degree and Clinical Pastoral Education. Benefits include generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in Theology or related field preferred.
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE required.

Responsibilities

• Provide religious and spiritual care to patients and families.
• Assess and document pastoral care.
• Plan and implement spirituality initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Human Behavior or a related field

1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE

2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE

Job description

Job Details

• Schedule: Part‑Time (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday. Occasional Sunday Rotation)
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Department: Pastoral Spiritual Care
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Responsibilities

• Provide religious and spiritual care and counsel for emotional and spiritual distress to patients, their families, associates and others with attention to diverse spiritual orientations and cultures.
• Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families, and staff.
• Provide appropriate pastoral care to the local ministry and community through prayer and blessings.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and medical staff with ethical decision making and values while making appropriate referrals as needed.
• Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with each local ministry in order to ensure spirituality initiatives are executed properly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Human Behavior or a related field preferred.
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE required. 2 units of CPE accredited by the ACPE preferred.
• 2 years of healthcare experience is preferred.