Chaplain II - Crisis Response & Spiritual Care

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital seeks a Chaplain to provide compassionate pastoral care to patients, families, and staff, developing spiritual assessments and care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Divinity/Theology/Religious Studies and four units of CPE, plus board certification within 36 months. It entails responding to ethical issues, bereavement support, and collaboration with community clergy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Divinity, Theology or Religious Studies is required upon hire.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education required upon hire.
• Chaplain - Board certified from an approved agency within 36 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs spiritual assessments and develops spiritual plan of care.
• Attends rounds on assigned units and contributes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Responds to code blue and trauma alerts with calming presence.
• Provides education and direction in end-of-life decisions and ethical issues.
• Fosters collaboration with community clergy and faith leaders.
• Assesses and responds to spiritual and emotional needs, including crisis intervention and bereavement.
• Offers support to hospital staff through individual counseling and group meetings.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care and patient health.
• Documents visits and interventions according to organizational standards.
• Develops and implements unit-specific projects for performance improvement.

Skills

Pastoral care

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ethical decision-making

Education

Master's degree in Divinity / Theology / Religious Studies

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - 4 units

Board certification as Chaplain

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital seeks a Chaplain to provide compassionate pastoral care to patients, families, and staff, developing spiritual assessments and care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Divinity/Theology/Religious Studies and four units of CPE, plus board certification within 36 months. It entails responding to ethical issues, bereavement support, and collaboration with community clergy.