Staff Chaplain

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited ACPE education site. (Required)
• Master's Degree in Divinity, Theology or Pastoral Counseling from an accredited seminary or equivalent theological masters from an accredited seminary (Required)

• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1 – 2  years experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare environment. (Preferred)

• CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Required Board Certification from one of the following:
  • The Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or
  • The Association of Certified Christian Chaplains (ACCC) or
  • Spiritual Care Association (SCA);
  • to become certified within 2 years of employment.

• GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Computer Skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Electronic Medical Record (EMR) charting
• Skilled in being tolerant and empathetic of intense emotions and situations Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact, convey information, and provide assistance to a diverse group of individuals
• Skilled in maintaining composure and professional demeanor in difficult, volatile, and stressful situations
• Skilled in performing a variety of pastoral roles and functions
• Skilled in crisis intervention and conflict resolution methodologies
• Skilled in working independently
• Skilled in maintaining documentation of observations and services provided.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)