Chaplain

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Chaplain

Position Summary

The Chaplain provides spiritual counseling or arranges for counseling to meet the spiritual needs of patients and families in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.

Reports to

Director of Psychosocial Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of theology, religious studies or related studies and/or certification in hospital or pastoral ministry required. Master's degree in theology, divinity or pastoral studies preferred
• Board Certification by the NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) or working toward certification
• Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred
• Experience in hospice and palliative care and an understanding of hospice and palliative philosophy is preferred
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage
• Internet access to accommodate charting and laptop synchronizing capabilities

Employment Status

Non-exempt

Key Job Duties

• Provides direct spiritual counsel to patients/families as requested
  • Completes initial spiritual assessment
  • Contacts patient’s clergy as requested by patients and family
  • Establishes visit plan and spiritual plan of care
  • Provides prayer and sacraments to patients/families as requested
  • Is alert to the theological/ethical issues which may be of concern to patients/families and team members
  • Assist in planning funeral services, prior to death, as requested by patient’s family
• Works with volunteer services department to place spiritual care volunteers with appropriate patients and families
• Serves as liaison with local religious community
  • Provides support and counsel to clergy working with patients/families admitted to Unity's programs
  • Provides an awareness of hospice and palliative services and death education to the religious community
  • Maintains contact with the continuing education resources for clergy and religious caregivers in the area
• Collaborates with the bereavement team in the planning and offering of memorial services and programs
• Attends IDT meetings
  • Participates in the development of the initial plan of care, and provides input into the review and revision
  • Serves as a resource to other patient-care staff on patients/families spiritual belief systems

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Essential Physical/Environmental/Technical Skills:

Employees must have the ability to; operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment, communicate both verbally and in writing, sit for prolonged periods of time as required by position, walk, bend and lift up to 10 pounds on occasion, organize and prioritize tasks.

Exposure to Hazards:

In the course of duties there may be a risk of “occupational exposure”. An occupational exposure defined by OSHA is “reasonable anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, nonimpact skin, or parental contact with blood and other potentially infectious material that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties.” This may also include other potentially hazardous materials.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

PPE is one measure available to all employees to help reduce the risk of contracting blood borne illnesses and other diseases. It is the employee’s duty to assess the need for PPE’s and the appropriate kind to be used. Furthermore, it is the employee’s responsibility to wear and use the PPE that has been made available.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources