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Fairview Health Services Associate Chaplain in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Overview
The Associate Chaplain is responsible for assessing spiritual care needs and providing consultation to patients and their families. Within the Spiritual Health Services (SHS) department, the chaplain serves as a preceptor and mentor to students (e.g., Clinical Pastoral Education residents and interns), along with SHS volunteers, who are authorized to provide ministry on behalf of Fairview. Associate chaplains work with members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to spiritual and emotional needs.
Applicants with additional qualifications may be interviewed as a Chaplain position instead of the Associate Chaplain.
This is a casual role!
Responsibilities Job Description
Job Requirements
Provides direct spiritual care for patients and families based on assessment of spiritual needs in clinical assignment and during assigned on-call shifts.
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served, including spiritual/religious informed care or service.
Exercises skillful listening, conscientious presence & clear communication in one-on-one, small group, care conferences, and team meetings.
Provides/arranges for provision of sacraments/ rituals/prayers and integrative modalities at the request of patients and/or family members in a manner aligning with the traditions of the patient, family member, or significant other.
Orient and mentor CPE interns and residents as a preceptor during their CPE unit start up. Provide evaluative feedback as a part of the clinical coordinator role within the educational process.
Participate in regular meetings of the department and assigned clinical areas, including interdepartmental work.
Organization Expectations, as applicable:
Demonstrates ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
Fulfills all organizational requirements
Completes all required learning relevant to the role
Aligns with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies
Qualifications
Required Education
Graduate degree in Theology from approved theological seminary/university, or completion of training in mentored religious tradition as defined by that religious tradition
Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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