Chaplain - Healthcare provides spiritual guidance and support during illness, injury and/or an emergency. Supports patients and families facing difficult medical choices. Being a Chaplain - Healthcare provides emotional support, spiritual counsel and comfort. Plans and coordinates interfaith worship experiences for staff, patients, and families. Additionally, Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires a master's degree in divinity. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Chaplain - Healthcare occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Provides pastoral care and/or counseling to patients, family members, Associates, Medical Staff and visitors associated with Methodist Healthcare – Memphis Hospitals. Provides spiritual care by seeking to understand the relationship between faith, illness, and the feelings and thoughts that motivate healthy and meaningful use of each person’s beliefs and attitudes. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
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REQUIRED:
Master’s of Divinity Degree or theological studies from an accredited AATS Seminary.
Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
Must have at least one (1) year of experience as a hospital chaplain.
Ordination, licensing or commissioning by one’s faith group and ecclesiastical endorsement (or eligible for endorsement) by a recognized faith group for ministry as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting.
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One of the Board Certifications within two (2) years of employment:
Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)
National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)
National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
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