Chaplain - Per Diem - Flexible Availability Needed

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine seeks a Chaplain to serve in the Department of Spiritual Care, meeting the spiritual and religious needs of patients, families and staff. The role emphasizes patient visitations, interprofessional collaboration, leadership of worship services, and liturgical support across services.

Required qualifications include a Master of Divinity from an ATS-accredited program; preferred candidates have ACPE-certified CPE units, ministerial experience, and ecclesiastical endorsement.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity from an ATS-accredited program.
• 1+ units of CPE through ACPE.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Patient visitations with staff referrals and family concerns.
• Interdisciplinary approach to staff members.
• Maintain awareness of hospital systems and promote Chaplaincy to others.
• Leader of prayer; develop/plan interfaith or memorial services.
• Provide liturgical support for religious services.
• Night/weekend/holiday coverage may be required.

Education

Masters of Divinity

Job description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Chaplains work in the Department of Spiritual Care to meet the spiritual and religious needs of patients, families and staff.

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Chaplains work in the Department of Spiritual Care to meet the spiritual and religious needs of patients, families and staff.

Duties of a Chaplain may include the following but are not limited to:

• Patient visitations with specific attention to staff referrals and family concerns.
• Interdisciplinary approach to staff members.
• Maintain awareness of hospital systems; facilitate an awareness of Chaplaincy to others.
• Leader of prayer; develop/plan seasonal, interfaith or memorial services.
• Provide liturgical support for religious services.
• Night/Weekend/Holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Masters of Divinity from an ATS accredited program - Please Note: Verification of degree and certifications (e.g., diploma, official transcript, etc) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ units of CPE through ACPE
• 1+ years of ministerial experience post completion of CPE
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the Chaplains faith or denomination or the equivalent for practicing faith tradition

Special Notes:

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

• The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
• Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Schedule

Per Diem

Salary

$41.19 / Hour

Salary Grade

SG22