CHAPLAIN-SUPP/AMC/PRN

System Support; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

System Support is seeking a Chaplain - Support to join the Spiritual Care Department on an as-needed PRN basis. The role provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff, facilitates worship opportunities, and collaborates with local faith communities to promote holistic care.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in theology or related field, have 1–3 years of experience in pastoral care, and be able to navigate crises with empathy and professionalism

Qualifications

• Master's degree in theology or related field.
• 1–3 years of job-related experience in pastoral care.
• CPE certification or coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff.
• Provide crisis support and pastoral counseling.
• Facilitate prayer, worship, and sacramental activities as appropriate.
• Document chaplaincy activities in patient records.
• Collaborate with interfaith leaders to support holistic care.

Skills

Pastoral care

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Interfaith communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Theology

4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Title: Chaplain - Support

Department: Spiritual Care

Hours: Varied

Status: PRN

Facility: AMC

Position Summary:

As a full member of the healthcare team, the Support Chaplain participates in the Spiritual Care Department’s ministry of presence, spiritual and emotional support, and encouragement for patients, families, and staff. The Support Chaplain also facilitates support groups, provides sacramental and worship opportunities, provides support for patients and families struggling with difficult healthcare decisions, promotes collaboration with local faith communities, and serves as a visible symbol of care for the whole person.

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Assesses needs and provides patients, family members, and staff with spiritual and emotional support.
• Responds to crises and referrals and supports patients and families struggling with difficult healthcare decisions.
• Documents spiritual/pastoral support and services provided to patients and families struggling with difficult healthcare decisions.
• Facilitates the grief process through spiritual/pastoral support, support groups, and education.
• Plans, prepares, coordinates, and facilitates prayer and liturgical and sacramental ministry opportunities for patients, families, and staff.
• Accomplishes and cares for departmental administrative and operational tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
• Serves as a spiritual/pastoral resource to other hospital programs.
• Participates in and helps facilitate support groups and spiritual enrichment and educational programs
• Communicates and collaborates with leaders of faith communities to enhance the pastoral/spiritual care of patients and families.

Education:

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Master's degree
• Additional requirements:
• Type of degree: Theology, spiritual/pastoral care, or related field
• Area of study or major: Divinity, Theology, Pastoral/Spiritual Care
• Preferred educational qualifications: 4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

Experience:

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Knowledge/Skills:

• Professional spiritual/pastoral caregiving skills and competencies including a healing presence and empathetic listening skills.
• Professional knowledge and personal integration of the human realities of suffering, pain, death, and dying and the ability to be reasonably calm and comfortable when working in crisis and stressful situations
• Spiritual and emotional maturity
• A warm, friendly, understanding, and flexible personality
• Ability to communicate with and work in a collaborative and respectful manner with diverse persons representing a variety of religious and spiritual needs and traditions
• Ability to think clearly in stressful situations
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an interfaith Spiritual Care Department
• Ability to articulate and advocate for ethical practices and decision-making
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Electronic Medical Records applications)