Chaplain Associate- Flex

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a candidate to offer spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers. Responsibilities include assessing spiritual needs, providing chaplaincy services, and documenting interactions in the medical record. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma, clinical pastoral education, and relevant endorsements.

The position offers comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, including vision and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• Required certification in Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Must be ordained or possess ecclesiastical endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Attend interdisciplinary team conferences and support meetings.
• Assess spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Provide direct chaplaincy services.
• Consult with patient's clergy if requested.
• Document visits and phone calls in medical records.
• Support other team members as needed.
• Assist with training programs and education.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

Ordination/Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement

Job description

Job Summary

Offers spiritual and emotional support directly to patients and their families, caregivers, and team members. Responsible for assisting with organization of daily activities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Attend interdisciplinary team conferences, support meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.
• Assess each patient, family member, and caregiver for spiritual needs and concerns in consultation with other team members.
• Provide direct chaplaincy services (when accepted) to patients, families, and caregivers of different philosophies and religious perspectives.
• Consult, if requested by patient or family, the patient’s clergy of choice and advise them on admission.
• Document all visits and phone calls in the electronic medical record within an appropriate time frame.
• Provide consultation, counsel, and support to other team members as appropriate.
• Assist with training programs and in-service education as requested.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required.
• Certification(s) and License(s): 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Ordination/Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
• Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy.

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.