Chaplain I

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chaplain I at Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) provides pastoral care to patients, families and staff, honoring diverse religious and spiritual practices. This PRN backfill role reports to the Manager of Pastoral Care Services and requires a Master of Divinity and ordination.

Applicants must have one unit of CPE and at least one year of pastoral experience, plus excellent verbal communication and teamwork skills. Rotation shifts accommodate varying patient needs.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity from an accredited theological seminary and ordination as a priest, minister, or rabbi.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement or endorsement eligibility.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) approved by recognized boards or equivalent experience.
• One year of pastoral experience.
• Must communicate well verbally with strong relational and interdisciplinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff respecting diverse religious and spiritual practices.
• Support MUHA Pastoral Care Services and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Liaise with Manager, Pastoral Care Services to fulfill backfill duties.

Education

Master of Divinity

Ordination

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit

Job description

Job Description Summary

Backfill Request for 0.5 FTE Chaplain

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000389 CHS OH - Dept Of Pastoral Care & Education

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Summary/Purpose: The Chaplain I reports to the Manager, Pastoral Care Services. The Chaplain I, under the guidance of the Manager, Pastoral Care Services, provides pastoral care services to patients, families, and staff with respect to individual religious and spiritual practices and values. MUSC Pastoral Care Service provides its support to the entire patient population (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).

Additional Job Description

Education and Experience: Requires the equivalent of a Master's of Divinity from an accredited theological seminary and ordination as a priest, minister, or rabbi, with current ecclesiastical endorsement or endorsement eligibility; and one (1) unit of clinical pastoral education approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or the National Jewish Welfare board, or equivalent clinical experience; one year of pastoral experience. Must be able to communicate well verbally. Must possess excellent relational, collegial and interdisciplinary skills.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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