On- Call Associate Chaplain

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks an Associate Chaplain to serve as the spiritual care specialist of the care team, assessing spiritual needs and providing direct spiritual care and consultation to patients and families.

Within the Spiritual Health Services department, the chaplain mentors students and volunteers, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and responds to cultural and developmental differences in how care is delivered.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Theology from approved seminary/university.
• Four or more ACPE‑accredited CPE units.
• MN driver’s license (Hospice only) with current auto insurance; weekend on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care for patients and families per assessment during on-call shifts.
• Advocate for patients and families.
• Triage and manage crises in spiritual care.
• Adapt care to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.
• Listen attentively with compassionate presence and clear communication in meetings.
• Provide sacraments/rituals/prayers per patient/family requests in line with their traditions.

Skills

Weekend on-call availability

Electronic charting familiarity

Education

Graduate degree in Theology

Four or more units of ACPE‑accredited CPE

MN driver's license (Hospice only)

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate Chaplain is the spiritual care specialist of the care team responsible for assessing spiritual care needs and providing direct spiritual care and consultation to patients, and families. Within the Spiritual Health Services (SHS) department, the chaplain serves as a mentor to students (e.g., Clinical Pastoral Education residents and interns), along with SHS volunteers, who are authorized to provide ministry on behalf of Fairview. Associate chaplains work with other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to spiritual and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Uses one's own professional authority as a spiritual care provider through direct spiritual care for patients and families based on assessment of spiritual needs in clinical assignment and during assigned on-call shifts.
• Advocates for patients and families.
• Triages and manages crises in the practice of spiritual care.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served, including spiritual/religious informed care or service.
• Exercises skillful listening, compassionate presence & clear communication in one-on-one, small group, care conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provides/arranges for provision of sacraments/ rituals/prayers and integrative modalities at the request of patients and/or family members in a manner aligning with the traditions of the particular patient, family member, or significant other.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Theology from approved theological seminary/university, or completion of training in mentored religious tradition as defined by that religious tradition
• Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
• Hospice only: Valid MN drivers license (or license that matches your current permanent residence.) Current and adequate automobile insurance policy Knowledge of computer applications in order to perform job duties: electronic charting, etc. Ability to work weekend on-call rotation as scheduled

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status