Associate Chaplain- Temporary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis seeks an Associate Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families, collaborating with the care team and mentoring Clinical Pastoral Education residents and volunteers.

You will assess spiritual needs, advocate for patients, triage crises, and offer sacraments or rituals aligned with patient beliefs, while supporting an interdisciplinary approach and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Theology from an approved seminary/university.
• Four or more ACPE-accredited CPE units.
• Hospice only: valid MN driver’s license and auto insurance; ability to work weekend on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Uses professional authority as a spiritual care provider through direct spiritual care for patients and families based on assessment of spiritual needs.
• Advocates for patients and families.
• Triages and manages crises in the practice of spiritual care.
• Adjusts care approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served, including spiritual/religious informed care.
• Exhibits listening, compassionate presence and clear communication in various settings.
• Provides or arranges sacraments/rituals/prayers in line with patient beliefs.

Education

Graduate degree in Theology

Four or more ACPE-accredited CPE units

Hospice only: MN driver’s license and auto insurance; weekend on-call readiness

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

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

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team 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