Chaplain (PRN)- Kokomo

Community Health Network; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks a Chaplain to join its Spiritual Services team in Kokomo, Indiana. This role requires providing spiritual support, conducting workshops, and engaging with the community during times of crisis. Candidates must possess a Masters of Divinity and Clinical Pastoral Education units, aiming to deliver compassionate care to diverse individuals.

Qualifications

• Masters of Divinity or equivalent.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education required for full-time and part-time staff.
• 2 years of full-time parish experience following ordination.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for spiritual/pastoral care services.
• Plans/conducts workshops for hospital staff.
• Facilitates support groups for patients and families.

Skills

Spiritual assessment

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Education

Masters of Divinity

4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Shift

PRN (as needed)

Hours

PRN and on call

Join Community
Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference
As part of our Spiritual Services team, the Chaplain responds to requests and referrals for pastoral care services in a timely fashion. Makes spiritual assessments and provides appropriate interventions. Participates effectively with the staff as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team. Plans/conducts workshops and in-service programs for hospital staff as necessary. Develops relationships with staff which allow for the provision of support during times of high stress and crisis. Provides liaison and educational for community clergy. Facilitates therapy and/or support groups for patients or the community at large.

Your Exceptional Skills and Qualifications
• Responds to requests/referrals for spiritual/pastoral care services in a timely fashion.
• Makes spiritual assessments and provides appropriate interventions.
• Participates effectively with the clinical staff as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Plans/conducts workshops and/or in-service programs for hospital staff and/or volunteers/students when requested and as necessary.
• Develops relationships with all staff, which allows for the provision of spiritual/emotional support during times of high stress and crisis.
• Provides liaison and educational services for community clergy, volunteers, and/or students as necessary.
• Facilitates support groups for patients, their families, or the community at large as appropriate.
• Shares in the chaplains’ regular on-call rotation providing evening, night and weekend pastoral care services at Network Hospitals.
• If needed, provides support and on-site supervision of the Eucharistic Lay Minister program (A Chaplain of the Catholic faith also performs this function).
• Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds and in varying degrees of stress and need is essential.

• Masters of Divinity; or its equivalent when the faith group does not require a Masters of Divinity from an accredited seminary.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education required for full-time and part-time staff or 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education for PRN staff
• At least two years of full-time parish experience following ordination.
• Within one year from date of hire for full-time and part-time staff, certification by one of the following professional organizations is required: The Association of Professional Chaplains, The Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, The American Association of Pastoral Counselors, or The National Association of Catholic Chaplains

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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