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St. Mary's Medical Center is currently seeking a full time Chaplain Resident.

The Chaplain as a Clinical Pastoral Education student may provide the following services as they gain competence and proficiency in the practice of Chaplaincy Care. The Student Chaplain may be responsible for assessing and attending to the spiritual needs of patients, their families, and employees, particularly in times of spiritual distress brought on by life threatening or life altering medical diagnoses and procedures. The Student Chaplain may serve patients and family in time of transition such as death and dying and provides decedent care. The Student Chaplain may provide assistance in resolution of bio-ethical concerns. As a service to the hospital staff, spiritual counseling and support may be offered through group work, religious services, hospital celebrations, and other methods. The Student Chaplain may represent the medical center to the broader religious community and the surrounding areas. The Student Chaplain reports to the ACPE Educator.

EDUCATION:

A master’s degree in psychological, sociological and theological disciplines (Master of Divinity or its equivalent from an accredited theological institution or ordination in a recognized Jewish seminary is preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

Two year of active participation and membership in good standing in a recognized faith community. Ordination or commissioning by a recognized religious and spiritual organization is preferred. At least one unit of CPE from an ACPE program of CPE is preferred.

SKILLS:

Openness, willingness, and demonstrated ability to learn in a clinical setting. Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expression. Ability and willingness to work with patients’ growth and development needs particularly related to the age of patients in the unit/area(s) of assignment. Ability to manage a chaotic work environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying. Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards for performance improvement and organizational values (e.g. Compassion, Hospitality, Reverence, Interdependence, Stewardship, and Trust). Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with principles for service excellence.