CHAPLAIN-SUPP

Position: Chaplain-Support

Department: Spiritual Care

Shift: Varies/ Weekends & Holidays

Status: PRN/ 8 hours per pay period

Facility: Atrium Medical Center

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.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Master's degree

A dditional 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

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)