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Chaplain Resident Position (2024-2025) – Covenant HealthCare

Saginaw, MI 48642

Full-Time, Nights as needed, Rotating weekends, Holidays.

Location

1447 N. Harrison, Saginaw, MI 48642

Residency Dates

September 5, 2024 – August 28th, 2025 (51 weeks)

Covenant HealthCare is a licensed 650-bed, Level II Trauma, healthcare facility. The program offers opportunities for students to engage their pastoral care and education in clinical areas such as cardiology, medical/surgical, rehabilitation, geriatrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, birth center, oncology, dialysis, palliative care, and hospice.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for spiritual leaders, pastors, ministers, clergy to gain a greater understanding of the spiritual needs of people and how to effectively meet those needs through this transformative learning opportunity.

It offers further spiritual formation integration, greater awareness of self/others, a deeper understanding/ability to navigate relational dynamics, effective spiritual assessment/intervention training and further development as a professional.

CPE students serve as chaplains while learning from their ministry experiences in a wide variety of clinical areas. By utilizing the clinical methods of learning, participants engage in direct pastoral/spiritual care with patients, families/loved ones, and staff. Students learn by reflecting on their experiences and applying what they learn in their ongoing ministry.

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Covenant Healthcare is a four-unit CPE program, with intentional preparation toward professional chaplain certification. A ministry program of professional education designed for clergy, faith group leaders, pastors, seminary/theological students, prospective chaplains, and committed lay people to develop their competence and effectiveness in providing pastoral/spiritual care. It also provides an opportunity to clarify and enhance one's personal pastoral identity.

Located in Saginaw, Michigan, near Midland and Bay City. The Tri-Cities offer a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, including water sports, theaters, museums, art galleries, symphony orchestras, festivals, and fairs. Learn more about Saginaw and the Great Lakes Bay Region Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance.

Prerequisites: Master of Divinity degree or equivalent

Competitive salary, benefits, no tuition fee, no previous CPE required.

For more information, visit Clinical Pastoral Education | Covenant HealthCare

Covenant will not discriminate in employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person