Chaplain PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Range: $30.00 Flat Rate

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Chaplain PRN to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and Team Members at UM UCH facilities. The position requires on-call availability and shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, or overnight.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, make referrals, attend monthly Spiritual Care Committee meetings, and document care in the EMR. Requires a bachelor’s in ministry-related field, CPE, and Board-Certified Chaplain certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry-related field from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, CPSP, ICPT, ACCC, SCA).
• Board-Certified Chaplain certification within 24 months of hire.
• Ecclesiastical/denominational endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Provides for spiritual, religious and faith-based care needs of patients, families, and Team Members at UM UCH facilities.
• Responds to religious and spiritual needs of patient, family and Team Members.
• Consults with clinical Team Members on patient/family needs.
• Makes recommendations and referrals to religious and faith-based resources and services.
• Educates Team Members on accessing spiritual and religious care.
• Attends monthly UM UCH Spiritual Care Committee meetings.
• Ensures adherence to Joint Commission and Chaplaincy standards.
• Makes rounds during assigned shift.
• Documents spiritual/religious care in EMR.

Skills

Active listening

Pastoral counseling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

MS Office

Multifaith sensitivity

Crisis management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal relationships

Prayer leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in ministry-related field

Clinical Pastoral Education (2 units)

Board-Certified Chaplain certification

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Master's degree (preferred)

Ordination (preferred)

2+ years medical pastoral care (preferred)

4 CPE units (preferred)

Job description

Position - Chaplin PRN

Work Schedule - Schedule will vary. Must be available to be on-call. The selected candidate needs to be available to work days, evenings, nights, or overnight if required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides for spiritual, religious and faith-based care needs of patients, families, and Team Members at UM UCH facilities. Supports the UM UCH Patient Family Centered Care model through ministry.
• Responds to religious and spiritual needs of patient, family and Team Members.
• Consults with clinical Team Members on patient/family needs.
• Makes recommendations and referrals to religious and faith-based resources and services.
• Educates Team Members on how to access spiritual and religious care for themselves, patients and family members.
• Attends monthly UM UCH Spiritual Care Committee meetings.
• Assures adherence to all relevant Joint Commission and Chaplaincy standards.
• Supports the UM UCH Patient Family Centered Care model through ministry.
• Makes rounds during assigned shift.
• When on-call, is onsite of requesting facility within 45 minutes.
• Documents spiritual/religious care in EMR.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Position - Chaplin PRN

Work Schedule - Schedule will vary. Must be available to be on-call. The selected candidate needs to be available to work days, evenings, nights, or overnight if required.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Provides for spiritual, religious and faith-based care needs of patients, families, and Team Members at UM UCH facilities. Supports the UM UCH Patient Family Centered Care model through ministry.
• Responds to religious and spiritual needs of patient, family and Team Members.
• Consults with clinical Team Members on patient/family needs.
• Makes recommendations and referrals to religious and faith-based resources and services.
• Educates Team Members on how to access spiritual and religious care for themselves, patients and family members.
• Attends monthly UM UCH Spiritual Care Committee meetings.
• Assures adherence to all relevant Joint Commission and Chaplaincy standards.
• Supports the UM UCH Patient Family Centered Care model through ministry.
• Makes rounds during assigned shift.
• When on-call, is onsite of requesting facility within 45 minutes.
• Documents spiritual/religious care in EMR.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience

Education & Experience - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a ministry related theological/religious field from an accredited college, university or seminary. General knowledge of psychology and advanced knowledge of theology, sacred scripture and various faith, religious and/or spiritual traditions is required.
• Minimum two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited organization (ACPE, CPSP, ICPT, ACCC, SCA) are required. One (1) unit is equivalent to 300 clinical hours and 100 didactic hours.
• Certification as a Board-Certified Chaplain is required within 24 months of date-of-hire.
• Must have ecclesiastical/denominational endorsement as a chaplain.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Master’s Degree in a ministry related theological/religious field from an accredited college, university or seminary.
• Ordination or the equivalent through a recognized faith group.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing spiritual and religious care in a medical setting.
• 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited organization (ACPE, CPSP, ICPT, ACCC, SCA)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge of psychology and advanced knowledge of theology, sacred scripture and various faith, religious and/or spiritual traditions is required.
• Strong presence, active listening, compassion and empathy skills.
• Strong pastoral counseling skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking, and crisis management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and follow through.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word; Outlook; Excel; and PowerPoint)
• Ability to serve and address the needs of diverse faith, religious and/or spiritual traditions in a patient-family centric model of care and document in the EMR.
• Ability to be flexible, multi-task and prioritize work assignments and work independently.
• Ability to build and sustain cooperative inter-personal relationships with clergy and volunteers and persons of varying faith, spiritual and cultural traditions.
• Ability to lead and coordinate prayer and religious ritual needs and interact effectively with people of all age ranges.
• Ability to maintain and handle confidentiality issues with the utmost integrity and discretion.

Compensation

Benefits

• Pay Range: $30.00 Flat Rate

Other Compensation (if Applicable)

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