Chaplain non-certified

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Chaplain Non-Certified to provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to patients and their families. This role includes performing spiritual care visitations, assessing spiritual needs, and providing emotional support to both patients and staff. A Master's Degree in Divinity and Clinical Pastoral Education are required. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with diverse cultures and faiths while supporting the mission of the Spiritual Care and Counseling Department.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Divinity required.
• Clinical Pastoral Education units required.

Responsibilities

• Perform spiritual care visitations to patients.
• Assess spiritual needs for patients and families.
• Write up notes for medical staff regarding emotional care.
• Contact clergy for additional spiritual support.
• Provide support to Cone Health employees.
• Maintain local community resources for spiritual services.
• Participate in committees supporting spiritual care.
• Provide consultation and educational presentations.

Education

Master’s Degree in Divinity from an accredited seminary or equivalent

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent

Job description

The Chaplain Non-Certified offers spiritual guidance and pastoral care to patients and their families. Working under close supervision, this role uses the insights and principles of psychology, religion, spirituality, and theology to support and encourage people of all religious faiths and cultures.

Essential Job Function

• Performs spiritual care visitations to patients to provide consistent spiritual and emotional care.
• Assesses spiritual needs and provides consultation to patients, families and caregivers in a timely and supportive manner.
• Writes up notes for the medical staff and makes recommendations to help improve the patient’s mindset and emotional comfort.
• Contacts clergy or spiritual counselors to assist in spiritual care of patients and family members upon request.
• Provides emotional and spiritual support to Cone Health employees.
• Maintains working list of local community resources for spiritual and religious supportive services.
• Participates in hospital committees and interdisciplinary efforts as requested or assigned in support of the vision and mission of the Spiritual Care and Counseling Department.
• Provides consultation and offers educational presentations in support of the Clinical Pastoral Education Program and Employee Assistance Counseling Program as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Master’s Degree in Divinity from an accredited seminary or equivalent; Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent.