Chaplain

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional care to patients, families and staff as part of the clinical care team. The role supports meaning-making, coping and resilience during hospitalization.

Education includes a Master’s degree in Divinity/Theology/Religious Studies and four ACPE units. The position emphasizes collaboration, cultural sensitivity and liaison work with clergy as part of a comprehensive care model.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology or Religious Studies (ATS or regional accrediting body).
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) required or equivalent.
• Board Certification as Chaplain (BCC) within 2 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual and emotional care to patients, families and staff as part of the clinical care team.
• Performs spiritual assessments and develops care plans.
• Attends rounds and ethics consults as clinically indicated.
• Serves as liaison to area clergy and supports family faith needs.
• Maintains professional practice knowledge and participates in committees.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Open, welcoming attitude

Education

Master's in Divinity/Theology/Religious Studies

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

Job Summary

Provides spiritual care to patients, families, and staff as a member of the interdisciplinary clinical care team. Offers spiritual and emotional support and attends, as appropriate, to the religious needs of patients and their families while coping with the stressors of hospitalization. Completes spiritual assessments, determines appropriate interventions and creates care plans. Builds relationships and supports coping strategies such as meaning making, identifying strengths and resources, and finding hope. Works to address the whole person, recognizing the unique social, cultural, and spiritual factors that influence individual resiliency.

Essential Functions

Collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary clinical care team to provide spiritual, emotional and, as appropriate, religious care for patients, families and staff in accordance with hours typical of a hospital setting based on patient/family needs. Completes assessments, creates clinical care plans and documents encounters appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Attends applicable medical and interdisciplinary rounds on assigned units and floors. Participates in family care conferences and ethics consults, as clinically indicated. Provides education and serves as a resource and guide for the interdisciplinary team in meeting the diverse spiritual and emotional needs of our patients and families. Serves as a liaison for and a consultant to area clergy. Collaborates, as appropriate, with family’s own clergy. Maintains knowledge of professional practice and expertise. Serves on committees, task forces, special projects as a representative of spiritual care.

Education

Master's Degree Requires comprehensive knowledge of theology and psychology of religion as normally acquired through completion of the prescribed course of study required for a Masters degree in Divinity, Theology or Religious Studies (ATS or regional Associations of Colleges and Schools accredited course of study) required or Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.

Experience

2+ years experience preferred. Previous experience in pediatrics, family systems, and/or child development preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Denominational endorsement as appropriate. Advanced observational and analytical skills to assess spiritual needs and develop care plans. Advanced interpersonal skills. Open, inclusive and welcoming attitude regarding religious, cultural, social and economic diversity.

Licenses and Certifications

BCC-Board Certified Chaplain - Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc within 2 Years required. Required for All Jobs: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. This is a 2nd shift position with working hours from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.