Chaplain

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

PTO & Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a Chaplain to integrate spiritual and emotional care within the interdisciplinary team. You will assess spiritual needs, provide direct pastoral care to patients and families, and mentor CPE residents and interns within SHS.

The role emphasizes ethical reflection, cultural sensitivity, on-call responsiveness, and collaboration with colleagues to support compassionate care in a complex clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Theology from approved theological seminary/university
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by ACPE
• 1 year experience as a chaplain
• APC or NACC or NAJC or CASC/ACSS affiliation may be considered in lieu of certain criteria

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care for patients and families based on assessed spiritual needs
• Advocate for patients and families within the care team
• Triage and manage crises in spiritual care
• Provide culturally and spiritually informed care reflecting diverse populations
• Practice compassionate listening and clear communication in various settings
• Arrange for sacraments/rituals/prayers as requested while aligning with patient traditions

Skills

Pastoral care

Direct spiritual care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in Theology

Four units of CPE (ACPE)

1 year chaplain experience

APC/NACC/NAJC/CASC/ACSS chaplain affiliations

Job description

Job Overview

The Chaplain incorporates the spiritual and emotional dimensions of human development into one's practice of care and reflects a working knowledge of different ethics theories appropriate to one's professional context. Additionally, the 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. The Chaplain works with other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to spiritual and emotional needs and is attune to notice the relational dynamics and ethical principles at play in the clinical and professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Use 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.
• Advocate for patients and families.
• Triage and manage crises in the practice of spiritual care.
• Demonstrate the 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.
• Exercise skillful listening, compassionate presence & clear communication in one-on-one, small group, care conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide/arrange 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 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
• 1 year experience as a chaplain
• Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or
• National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or
• Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) or
• Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/Association Canadienne de Soins Spirituel (CASC/ACSS)

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 foradditional 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