Chaplain-MSM-FT Days

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,661 - 74,250; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a chaplain to provide pastoral ministry to patients, families, and hospital employees, including worship and spiritual guidance as delegated by authorization.

The role requires 3 years of clinical chaplain experience, completion of four CP E quarters, and certification by NAC Chaplains or College of Chaplains. The department emphasizes equality and supportive care across hospital communities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a clinical chaplain.
• Successful completion of four quarters of Clinical Pastoral Education in an accredited program.
• Certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains or the College of Chaplains.

Responsibilities

• Visits hospital patients and families in order to provide pastoral care and guidance regarding psychosocial problems, or problems of personal adjustment to illness or disability, and responds to questions pertaining to religious and spiritual matters.
• Acts as liaison between patients and representatives of other religious denominations. Establishes contacts with patient's rabbi, priest or minister as requested.
• Provides support, pastoral care, or religious and spiritual guidance to Medical Center employees regarding personal and/or work related matters as needed.
• Provides advice and guidance to patient care employees, medical staff, and administration in response to medical/ethical concerns or issues such as transplants, autopsies, etc.
• Acts as liaison between hospital staff and patient's family and friends during periods of crisis such as critical illness, death or complex surgery.
• Provides for regular and special religious services for all patients either directly or by coordinating provision of services by clergy of other denominations.
• Develops and presents orientation and continuing education programs, regarding objectives and practice of pastoral care, to hospital personnel. May present educational programs to community groups as appropriate.
• Serves as requested on hospital committees concerned with issues related to pastoral care. May represent on behalf of MSSM to community or other health care organizations.
• Keeps current regarding theology and practice of pastoral care through participation in appropriate internal and external educational programs, and meetings.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Clinical Chaplain Experience

Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (4 quarters)

Tools

Chaplain Certification (NACC/College)

Job description

Job Description

Provides pastoral ministry to patients, families and hospital employees. Conducts religious worship and performs other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination as delegated by ordinance, license, or other authorization.

Qualifications

1. 3 years of experience as a clinical chaplain
2. Successful completion of four quarters of Clinical Pastoral Education in an accredited program
3. Certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains or the College of Chaplains

Compensation

The salary range for the role is $58,661.00 - $74,250.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Responsibilities

1. Visits hospital patients and families in order to provide pastoral care and guidance regarding psychosocial problems, or problems of personal adjustment to illness or disability, and responds to questions pertaining to religious and spiritual matters.
2. Acts as liaison between patients and representatives of other religious denominations. Establishes contacts with patient's rabbi, priest or minister as requested.
3. Provides support, pastoral care, or religious and spiritual guidance to Medical Center employees regarding personal and/or work related matters as needed.
4. Provides advice and guidance to patient care employees, medical staff, and administration in response to medical/ethical concerns or issues such as transplants, autopsies, etc.
5. Acts as liaison between hospital staff and patient's family and friends during periods of crisis such as critical illness, death or complex surgery.
6. Provides for regular and special religious services for all patients either directly or by coordinating provision of services by clergy of other denominations.
7. Develops and presents orientation and continuing education programs, regarding objectives and practice of pastoral care, to hospital personnel. May present educational programs to community groups as appropriate.
8. Serves as requested on hospital committees concerned with issues related to pastoral care. May represent on behalf of MSSM to community or other health care organizations.
9. Keeps current regarding theology and practice of pastoral care through participation in appropriate internal and external educational programs, and meetings.
10. Performs other related duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.