Resident Chaplain I - Washington, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH

MEDSTAR HEALTH

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Resident Chaplain I to join our team

The Resident Chaplain I provides spiritual care services and coordinates spiritual care program on an interfaith basis in assigned clinical area.

Participates in clinical pastoral education program as defined by the Standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

Primar
y Duties:

Provides spiritual care, guidance and comfort to patients, families, and Hospital employees. Visits patients, and responds to spiritual needs, providing counsel and advice concerning problems and questions of spiritual guidance and personal adjustment.
Assists the Department of Spiritual Care with the coordination of spiritual services as an administrative unit chaplain in assigned clinical areas, and through oncall duties, special projects, and worship leadership.
Participates in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training, student membership within the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, and departmental meetings, planning, and activities.
Participates in the orientation of prospective students for the CPE program. Participates in admission interviews of applicants for community outreach, seminary affiliated practicum and CPE programs.
Assists with the CPE curriculum for Chaplain interns. Provides leadership in the department's Community outreach programs as assigned (such as the Cancer Residency for Spiritual Caregivers).

Qualifications:

Master's degree in theology or equivalent training at an accredited religious seminary or theological school.
One unit of ACPE accredited clinical pastor education (CPE) training.
Half a credit of CPE training will be accepted at the discretion of the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) Certified Educator at Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
Related job experience.
Faith group ordination or equivalent preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

We live up to this promise through:
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Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
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Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
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Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.

Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.

We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.

MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,