Associate Chaplain - Contingent - Rotating Shifts - Detroit

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Manager of Spiritual Care, and according to established policies and procedures of the hospital, the Associate Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients and families and participates as a member of the health care team caring for patients, families, and staff. Associate Chaplains visit in-patients as requested during their designated shift.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and manage spiritual concerns of patients, families and healthcare colleagues.

• Function collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary professionals

• Respond to codes and crisis situations in ED and critical care units.

• Document spiritual care assessments and interventions as completed

• Perform religious rituals as requested by patients/family

• Weekend and on call duties

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

• Bachelor's degree in theology, Pastoral Ministry or related field.

• Two years of relevant ministry experience preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:

• Further Clinical Pastoral Education preferred

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Department: Mission Spiritual Care
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code: Not Applicable