Clinical Chaplain

Join Cottage Health as a Clinical Chaplain . The Clinical Chaplain will provide spiritual care to patients, families, hospital personnel, and medical staff by assisting them in the integration of the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their own religious beliefs and convictions. Serves as a liaison with physicians, patient/families, and the Bioethics Committee in addressing ethical issues regarding treatment decisions. Works closely with community clergy, acting as a contact between hospital and parish communities to ensure continuity of spiritual care.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: Masters' degree in Theology or related field. Completed 2 units of CPE/CPT from an accredited Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy (CPSP) center. Must complete an additional 2 units within 1 year of employment. Preferred: 4 completed units of CPE/CPT from an accredited APC or CPSP center

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: Ordination from ecclesiastical agency. Current certification or eligible for certification with APC or CPSP cognate group within 18 months of hire.

Preferred: Board Certification as a Clinical Chaplain through APC or CPSP

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum: 1 year working in acute care hospital chaplaincy. Experience working in clinical specialty areas, addressing spiritual and ethical issues.

Preferred: 2 years working in acute care hospital chaplaincy with a trauma designation, an organ donation program, and an inpatient psychiatric unit.