Chaplain - Per Diem

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Award‑winning Hospitals andDepartments

Job summary

Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a Chaplain to join the Spiritual Care team. The Chaplain addresses the spiritual needs of patients, families, and colleagues, focusing on distress, grief support, crisis intervention, and major life changes.

As a fully integrated healthcare team member, the Chaplain develops and conducts programs of spiritual care to promote healthy communities, welcoming collaboration with faith leaders from churches and mosques as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality or equivalent
• 1–3 years of Spiritual Care experience; CPE training preferred
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred; endorsement from a CHEA-accredited program recommended

Responsibilities

• Address spiritual needs of patients, families, and colleagues as part of the spiritual care team
• Develops and participates in programs of spiritual care to promote healthy communities and collaborate with faith leaders when appropriate

Skills

Spiritual care

CPE training

Education

Master’s degree in theology/religion/spiritual care

1–3 years Spiritual Care experience

Job description

Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Saint Francis a member of Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Chaplain to join our mission driven Spiritual care team.

The Chaplain is a member of our Spiritual Care team, addressing the spiritual needs of patients, participants, residents, families, and colleagues, with a particular focus on spiritual distress, grief support, crisis intervention, and support during significant life changes.

What You Will Do

• As a fully integrated member of the health care team with professional expertise in Spiritual Care, the Chaplain works alongside other care givers, responding specifically to the spiritual needs of those served.
• Develops, conducts, and participates in programs of spiritual care to promote healthy communities, facilitating the inclusion of faith leaders from churches, synagogues and mosques, etc. in the provision of Spiritual Care for their members, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1- 3 years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training, is required. Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a Master's degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Our Mission and Core Values
• Per Diem
• Award-winning Hospitals and Departments

About Trinity Health Of New England

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.