Chaplain; Casual - Spiritual Care

Position: Chaplain (Casual) - Spiritual Care
Job Description - Chaplain (Casual) - Spiritual Care (251562)#

Job Description |  |  || --- | --- || Chaplain (Casual) - Spiritual Care  (251562)  Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County.

The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS.

The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

** Equal Employment Opportunities:
** We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.  

Hennepin Healthcare has a casual Chaplain opening to work in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Hospital departments. This role is designated to provide Friday overnight coverage (2-3 per month), as well as rotating weekend evening (in-house and on-call) shifts. Occasional weekday shifts may be available.  
** SUMMARY
* * Provides Spiritual Care services for Hennepin County Medical Center.  
** RESPONSIBILITIES*
* * Delivers or arranges appropriate spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, including the assessment of spiritual needs, the timely response to referrals, and the effective documentation of each encounter in the electronic medical record.
* Provides crisis support to patients, families, and staff during Emergency Department Stabilization Room activations, Medical Emergencies, and other critical situations.
* Provides spiritual care to patients/families during end-of-life situations and bereavement support to families following a death.
* Provides education programs and/or consultation to HCMC staff related to spirituality, family communication, ethical decision-making, resilience, end-of-life care, etc.
* Works within the Spiritual Care Department to facilitate the team’s ability to meet its goals and objectives by participating in the daily team huddle and monthly staff meeting, serving on quality improvement work groups, and engaging in regular professional development activities and supervision.
* Provides spiritual and emotional support to HCMC staff, including the provision of Psychological First Aid following a critical incident, participation in the hospital Critical Incident Support team, and the facilitation of employee support groups and memorial services.
* Supports an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care by participating in unit rounds and meetings, serving on hospital committees, and working to ensure that the unique spiritual, religious, and cultural needs of patients and families are addressed  
** QUALIFICATIONS
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* Minimum Qualifications:

* Master’s degree of at least 30 credits from a CHEA accredited (or international equivalent) institution in a content area relevant to chaplaincy. Acceptable concentrations would include but not be limited to theology, study of sacred texts, medical or professional ethics, psychology, sociology, counseling, world religions, organizational development, and the relationship of spirituality and health
* At least 800 hours of clinical training in spiritual/pastoral care such as Clinical Pastoral Education

Preferred Qualifications:

* Two years’ experience in hospital, hospice, or…