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Clinical Chaplain-Spiritual Care
Biddeford, ME
Job Description
Summary
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Position Summary
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Reporting to the Director of Spiritual and Pastoral Services, The clinical chaplain provides specialist level expertise in assessing and addressing the spiritual and existential needs of patients, families and staff through the provision of comprehensive spiritual screening, assessment and interventions, including pastoral counseling and crisis intervention, consultation, education, and support . The clinical chaplain is also responsible for the provision of supportive services such as critical incident debriefings and education for staff. The clinical chaplain is a fully integrated member of the interdisciplinary team and contributes to team goal setting. The clinical chaplain models and collaborates with the treating teams in respecting and providing cultural, emotional and spiritual/religious competent patient and family-centered care. The clinical chaplain practices evidence-based care, performs care services and functions with benchmarked standards for patient care and productivity and takes responsibility for continued professional development. Care is for all people, clinical chaplains do not proselytize.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: Preferred: a Bachelor's degree, a master's level theological degree or equivalent, clinical training in chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning for ministry by a recognized religious group, a current endorsement for chaplaincy by a recognized religious/spiritual group, and appearances before a national certifying commission for assessment of competency.
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License/Certifications: Board certification by professional chaplain association. APC, NACC, NJCC, or SCA preferred.
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Experience: ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education, at least one unit. At least one year health care chaplaincy preferred.
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Ability to work sensitively and competently with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the medical record.
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Ability to be self-directed in creative problem solving, systems planning and patient care.
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Demonstrates a working knowledge of ethical and legal issues in health care.
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Demonstrates and models the ability to maintain one's own resilience and support the resilience of the interdisciplinary care team through appropriate activities for sustainable practice.
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Demonstrations a working knowledge of the care options upon discharge from inpatient care, including advanced illness management in the home, hospice, and skilled nursing.
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Compliant with HIPPA regulations for patient confidentiality. Travel between site locations required.
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Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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