Hospital Chaplain — Patient & Staff Spiritual Care

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Michigan Medicine seeks a Chaplain Hlth to provide spiritual, emotional, and religious support for a diverse population of patients, families, and staff. This 1.0 FTE position in Ann Arbor works both independently and with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in line with department values and hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, advocating for patients’ religious views, offering staff spiritual care,

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from a CHEA-accredited institution.
• Minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Reasonable chaplain experience in a hospital pastoral care department.
• Reasonable community pastoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess emotional, spiritual and/or religious needs of patients and families; provide interventions and assess outcomes.
• Serve as patient advocate within the interdisciplinary team, interpreting religious/spiritual views.
• Provide spiritual support to staff, including 1:1 engagement and group debriefs.
• Liaise with community religious leaders.

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent CHEA accredited degree

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) – 4 units

Job description

The University of Michigan's Michigan Medicine seeks a Chaplain Hlth to provide spiritual, emotional, and religious support for a diverse population of patients, families, and staff. This 1.0 FTE position in Ann Arbor works both independently and with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in line with department values and hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, advocating for patients’ religious views, offering staff spiritual care,