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Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain I ministers to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values. Essential Functions: Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population. Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups. Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates. Provide constructive pastoral presence by employing pastoral skills including active listening and the ability to communicate in a calm, non-anxious manner. Provide spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis’ (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.). 24/7 call with expectations for holidays/weekends. Education: Bachelor's degree (required), preferably in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies. Master’s degree in a related field (preferred). Required Licensing & Certifications: Commitment to complete one (1) of CPE within first year of employment (required). One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (preferred). Experience: Experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting (preferred). Completion of lay ministry or in the ordination process (Required). Documentation of faith community endorsement by official representative(s) reflecting good standing in accordance with the requirements of his/her own faith/spiritual tradition to be involved in hospital ministry (Required). Skills & Abilities: Ability to be present to others in their illness or crisis. Ability to provide pastoral support within the context of the patient's culture, values and belief system. Active listening. Apply Ethical Practices. Clinical Pastoral Care. Collaboration. Communication. Crisis counseling. Crisis Intervention. Demonstrate Empathy. Flexibility. Good interpersonal skills. Healthcare Ethics. Human Relations. Interfaith Dialogue. Ministering to diverse populations. Organization Skills. Pastoral Care. Pastoral Counseling. Pastoral Ministries. Pastoral Theology. Planning. Presentation Skills. Public Relations. Relationship building. Religious Studies. Spiritual Care. Spiritual Care Assessments. Spiritual Support. Teamwork. Theological Reflection. Verbal Communication. Written Communication. Training: Complete 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within first year of employment (required).

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