GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provide a collaborative and inclusive approach to pastoral care by ministering holistically to the spiritual needs of patients, their families, medical staff and administration. Reports to the Supervisor of Spiritual Support Services.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Master's degree in theology, Pastoral Studies, or a related field.
* Palliative Care and Hospice Advanced Certification (PCHAC) (with either NACC or BCCI or any accredited National certifying bodies), preferred or required within the first year of hire.
* For Chaplain only: Two (2) basic and two (2) advanced units of CPE toward certification within one year of hire. (Not required for Priest) Certification preferred.
* Minimum of 2-5 years' experience in spiritual care ministry in a hospital and or hospice care setting preferred.
* Endorsement from congregation leadership