Chaplain PRN

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a chaplain to support patients, families, and staff with spiritual and emotional care under the Spiritual Care Director.

The role requires a graduate degree in divinity or related field and ordination, with on-call duties, documentation, and collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years pastoral ministry experience, preferably in a hospital/healthcare setting.
• BCC certification or equivalent within 18–24 months of hire.
• Ordination or rostering as clergy or priest/minister with proper endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with hospital staff and coordinates chaplaincy during crises.
• Documents faith details and care info per hospital policy.
• Assesses spiritual needs and plans counseling or services.
• Provides on-call coverage and fills staffing gaps as needed.
• Prepares reports for the Spiritual Care Director.
• Fosters ecumenical hospital ministry toward diverse faiths.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Listening

Ethics

Computer basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field

Master's degree in related theological field

Ordination or rostering as clergy

Two units of ACPE (CPE)

Job description

General Summary of Position

Under the supervision of the Spiritual Care Director the chaplain serves the spiritual religious and emotional needs of patients families and staff. Specifically the chaplain through professional training and certification assists patients their family members and staff to cope more effectively with life and/or end of life issues as they relate to their spiritual and emotional well-being. Within the context of the individual's life experience the chaplain may offer prayer or reflection. The position requires a graduate degree in divinity or related field ordination from an established religion.

About The Job

General Summary of Position

Under the supervision of the Spiritual Care Director the chaplain serves the spiritual religious and emotional needs of patients families and staff. Specifically the chaplain through professional training and certification assists patients their family members and staff to cope more effectively with life and/or end of life issues as they relate to their spiritual and emotional well-being. Within the context of the individual's life experience the chaplain may offer prayer or reflection. The position requires a graduate degree in divinity or related field ordination from an established religion.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicates with hospital staff regarding the ministry in the hospital. Collaborates with members of the hospital care team in identifying problems. With other Chaplains acts as a liaison between patient family and hospital staff during periods of crisis for example difficult surgery outcomes or patients in process of dying.
• Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures the pertinent information regarding faith denomination parish/congregation and date of anointing are properly entered into the computer. Ensures that documentation is performed in accordance with the policy and procedure of the individual hospital.
• Evaluates patient needs for spiritual guidance and counseling and initiates or recommends individual programs and services to meet those needs. Cooperates with healthcare team in assisting patient to make personal adjustments.
• Assisting in On-Call coverage and filing occasional staffing gaps as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prepares and communicates any necessary reports to the Director/Manager
• Provides for specific needs of individuals faiths by fostering an ecumenical approach to hospital ministry.
• Responsible for carry out assignments of the Director.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree In Theology or a related field required or
• Master's degree a related theological field from an accredited college university or seminary preferred or
• Ordination or rostering as a Roman Catholic Priest Jewish Rabbi Protestant Clergy or equivalent designated required or
• required

Experience

• 1-2 years Relevant pastoral ministry experience or equivalent preferably in a hospital/healthcare setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a Board-Certified Chaplain BCC through one of the following certifying organizations BCC/APC NACC NAJC either at hire or within 18-24 months of hire. within 2 years required and
• If a priest or minister ordained by recognized religious body and endorsed by the proper ecclesiastical authority or equivalent designation. Upon Hire required and
• Two units of CPE from an accredited ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) center Upon Hire required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Counseling communication and listening skills.
• Expertise in the ethical/moral field.
• Basic computer skills required

This position has a hiring range of

USD $59,820.00 - USD $101,275.00 /Yr.