Chaplain

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center seeks a Chaplain to deliver spiritual and emotional care to patients, families and staff in assigned clinical areas. The chaplain partners with the health care team to assess needs, provide interventions, and document care in the medical record.

Responsibilities include crisis support, staff education on spiritual care, mentoring chaplain residents and interns, and contributing to the CPE program through teaching.

Qualifications

• Certification by AP Chaplains, NAC or NACCh required within 3 years if not certified at hire.
• Bachelor's or higher theological degree required; 4 units of CPE.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff.
• Assess spiritual, religious and emotional needs and document in medical records.
• Offer crisis support/response for patients, families and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in theology

Tools

CPE training

Job description

Job Title: Chaplain

Department: Health System Shared Services | Pastoral Care

Scope of Position

The Chaplain is responsible for providing optimal emotional and spiritual support to patients, families and staff in assigned clinical areas, and for providing spiritual care services and programs developed by the Department in his/her areas of responsibility.

The Chaplain assesses patient and families’ spiritual, religious and emotional needs, offers interventions and services to address or meet those needs, and documents these in the medical record.

The Chaplain provides crisis support/response for patients, families and staff.

The Chaplain is the spiritual care specialist on the health care team, working collaboratively with providers, care team members, and chaplain colleagues, to provide optimal spiritual care to patients, families and staff of a variety of faith traditions.

The Chaplain provides emotional and spiritual support/services for staff, particularly in times of distress, grief/bereavement, or crisis.

The Chaplain is responsible for educating staff about spiritual/pastoral care and the department’s services.

The Chaplain mentors chaplain residents and chaplain interns, and supports and contributes to the CPE Program through teaching in their areas of expertise.

Position Summary

The Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual/pastoral care services to patients, families and staff, and implements Department programs which provide support for clinical staff.

The Chaplain provides spiritual support to persons of all faiths appropriate to their requests and needs.

The Chaplain functions as a collaborative team member both within the Chaplaincy Department as well as within the health care team.

The Chaplain participates in the operational procedures and program/service development of the Chaplaincy Department, and contributes to the mission of the medical center by involvement in committees relevant to their clinical/spiritual care.

The Chaplain participates in education of staff, patients and CPE students, and contributes to the formation and dissemination of knowledge in the chaplaincy discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be certified or certification eligible with the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or the National Association of Jewish Chaplains.* If not certified at the time of hire, completion of certification is expected within 3 years of hire date, unless a later time line is discussed and approved by the Director.

*This certification requires a completed Bachelors’ degree, a Master’s level theological degree or equivalent, four units of accredited Clinical Pastoral Education, a current endorsement for chaplaincy by a recognized religious/spiritual faith group, and appearance before a national certifying commission of the organization for assessment of competency.

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills; ability to relate and work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Social and Behavioral Health

SUBFUNCTION: Pastoral Care

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL: C2

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital (0870)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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