Chaplain Psychiatry

Staff Chaplain

Location:

College Hill Campus.

Status:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Shift/

Schedule:

Rotating Shifts (Day, Evening, Night). Primary workdays are Monday-Friday;
Weekend/Holiday rotation required.

$4.00/hour shift differential on qualified hours, added to base pay.

Benefits eligible, first day of employment.

35 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued each year. Unused PTO rolls over.

Starting pay is $53,705 and up, based on experience.

An illness or hospital stay may be one of the hardest things a person ever goes through. A loved one’s illness affects the whole family. We understand that spiritual life is important to many people in times like this. Some people find comfort in religious practices like prayer. Others gain strength from things like music, art, stories, or nature. Some need a good listener to talk with about their worries, beliefs, or doubts.

Our Spiritual Care Providers (also known as Chaplains) are here to help. We are members of the healthcare team. Our focus is on the wellbeing of the patient’s and family’s spirit. We work with people of all religions and beliefs, and strive to understand what gives each person meaning and purpose. Our goal is to connect patients and families with the things that bring them courage and hope in tough times.

We are now recruiting a Staff Chaplain that will provide spiritual care to patients/families & clinical staff, advocate for patients/families, and educate the healthcare team to the impact of religious/spiritual beliefs on coping and medical decision making mostly but not limited to residential and inpatient psychiatry.

• Graduate-level theological degree from a college, university or theological school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Accreditation required.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education as offered through an ACPE accredited organization required.
• Ordination, current endorsement, or good standing in accordance with the requirements of his/her/their own faith tradition or endorsing agency.
• Board Certification (or eligible for Board Certification) recognized by (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Within three years from hire date complete and submit application for Board Certification with the appropriate faith group or governing body
• 2-4 years of chaplaincy experience preferred.

College Hill Campus

Full time

Rotating (United States of America)

Ctr for Spiritual & Grief Care

Regular

1

40

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status: $53,705.60 - $67,142.40

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

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