Chaplain - Full Time (40 hours/week) - Southfield

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Chaplain at Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital to provide spiritual care and counseling to patients and their families. The role emphasizes holistic care, mentoring students, and maintaining strong relationships within the community.

The ideal candidate requires a Master's Degree in Divinity or a related field, along with accredited Clinical Pastoral Education units. A minimum of 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred. This role is essential for promoting patient well-being and spiritual health in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Divinity or related field required.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by ACPE.
• 3-5 years of experience as a chaplain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide religious and spiritual care to patients and families.
• Perform sacraments, rituals, blessings, and liturgies.
• Participate in holistic patient care delivery.
• Maintain relationships through visitations and communication.
• Mentor Clinical Pastoral Education students.

Skills

Religious and spiritual counseling

Holistic patient care

Relationship building

Mentoring

Education

Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, or related field

Clinical Pastoral Education units

Job description

General Summary

Meaningful work directly impacting patient well-being by addressing the spiritual dimension of healthcare, which research and organizational philosophy recognize as essential to overall health outcomes.

Location: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital

Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Provides 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.
• Provides pastoral care to the local ministry and community through performing sacraments, rituals, blessings and liturgies.
• Participates and collaborates with others in the delivery of holistic patient care.
• Builds and maintains relationships with patients, families and associates through regular visitations and communication in order to create spiritual and religious connections.
• Mentors Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students and fellows.

Education

• Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from an accredited school is required.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE is required.
• 3-5 years of healthcare experience as a chaplain is preferred.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Board Certification from the APC, NACC, CASC, or the NAJC at time of hire or job transfer (or obtained within two years of hire or job transfer; risking termination if not obtained within timeframe) is required.
• For those not board certified at time of hire or job transfer, ecclesiastical endorsement is required.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Department: Mission Spiritual Care
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable