Chaplain

UPMC•Hanover, PA

11d

About The Position

Are you passionate about providing spiritual care? UPMC Hanover is looking for a new Chaplain to join their team. This Chaplain will provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. Apply today! Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Position is on call during off hours, 7 days a week. This position does include weekends and holidays. Purpose: Serves as a member of the spiritual care team and provides for the spiritual needs of the patients, families and staff.

Requirements

Masters degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology, Divinity or related counseling field.
2 years of prior experience required.
Knowledge of religious values and traditions.
Completion of 1 unit of CPE required within 1-2 years of hire.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide spiritual care to patients served.
Must know the principles of growth and development to age-specific needs.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
Sensitivity to multi-cultural/religious diversity.
Ability to adapt to on-going change.
Ordination or Commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care and endorsement by his/her denomination authority required.
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Nice To Haves

1 year of hospital/healthcare-related experience preferred.
Board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the spiritual care to patients by: Completing visitation assignments and communicating the services available through the pastoral care department, screening patients', families', and staff's needs, coordinating with chaplains if a patient/family/staff wish to meet with the chaplains.
Working in/contributing to life of interfaith team.
Provide pastoral care in routine and emergent situations.
Share on-call responsibilities as needed.
Documents visits to patients.
Knowledge and understanding of department standards and policies.
Attend staff meetings and participate in setting goals.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
Lead worship as scheduled.
Seek opportunities for continuing education.
Communicate well in a professional exchange of ideas with staff.
Commitment to patient/family/staff centered spiritual care.