Pastoral Care Chaplain - Part Time - Days

Department: MISSION

Job Summary

The Pastoral Care Chaplain supports the Spiritual Care and Mission function for Mohawk Valley Health System by providing spiritual care to patients/residents, their loved ones, and to staff as appropriate. Acts as liaison and communicates with the religious community in the area.

Core Job Responsibilities

Delivers spiritual care to patients/residents, their loved ones, employees and volunteers.
Responds to requests for pastoral care in a timely manner.
Participates in the offering of worship opportunities.
Participates in the meeting of ritual and sacramental needs.
Offers grief and bereavement services including rituals such as memorial services.
May contact outside clergy or spiritual counselors to assist in spiritual care of patients and family members upon request.
Complies with MVHS policies and procedures that affect visiting with patients and their families.
Supports and participates in continuous learning about spiritual care issues and activities.
May serve as a liaison to other departments such as social work, volunteers, etc.
Supports an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care.
Maintains spiritual care and worship spaces.
Keeps records of pastoral activity to communicate with other members of the department and report to the health care system per policy and, when appropriate, religious authorities.
Supports the department’s plan for quality improvement.
May contribute to the MVHS community through presentations, teaching, and publication.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
Ordained as a minister as evidenced by ecclesiastical endorsement in a particular faith such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism or other faith.
Ability to address the needs of those with complex spiritual issues related to end of life, chronic disease stress, traumatic injury and illness, and general issues associated with life circumstances.
Basic computer skills.

PREFERRED:

Master of Divinity Degree from an accredited theological school preferred.
Certification with a national health care chaplaincy body such as ACPE, AJC, or NACC preferred.
Experience with various religions.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 91575
Department MISSION
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE .468750
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A5 - Regular Part-Time (975 hours per year or more)
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $19.00-$32.00 Hourly