Develop knowledge and skills in pastoral care and administration in order to practice competently in a clinical setting.

Provide pastoral care to patients, families, staff and physicians as requested by Director, providing on-call coverage as assigned

Provide leadership in religious services as assigned

Participate in   continuing education events as offered by department and others

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties.  Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate.  List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION:          

-High school diploma and bachelor’s degree and/or has completed on the job experience/training which allows the Chaplain to obtain required certification.  Masters is preferred.

-Four unit of clinical pastoral education (ACPE): (2 units of ACPE certification and working to complete 2 additional units of ACPE certification is required)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:   3 years of clinical ministry is required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstration of basic pastoral skills

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Ordination in approved religious organization

Qualified to attain certification as a Board Certified Chaplain in The Association of Professional Chaplains or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains