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)
The Chaplain is responsible for providing emotional and spiritual support to patients, family members, and staff; assisting with critical situations by offering basic counseling and making appropriate referrals; and working on the expressive and holistic aspect of healthcare by encouraging persons to share concerns and feelings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Divinity
Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Divinity
Experience: One (1) or more years in a public service organization, preferably healthcare;
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Applicant must be a member of a professional chaplaincy organization and a member of COMISS; additionally, it is required that applicants are ordained in their faith group, receive an Ecclesiastical endorsement from their faith group, and have course work in Critical Incident Stress Management. Willing to complete CPE within 2 years of employment.