Chaplain at Community Health Network in Kokomo, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Location
The Chaplain position is located in Kokomo, Indiana.

Job Duties

• The Chaplain responds to requests and referrals for pastoral care services in a timely fashion.


• Makes spiritual assessments and provides appropriate interventions.


• Participates effectively with the staff as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.


• Plans/conducts workshops and in-service programs for hospital staff as necessary.


• Develops relationships with staff which allow for the provision of support during times of high stress and crisis.


• Provides liaison and educational for community clergy.


• Facilitates therapy and/or support groups for patients or the community at large.

Experience
At least two years of full-time parish experience following ordination.

Education

• Masters of Divinity; or its equivalent when the faith group does not require a Masters of Divinity from an accredited seminary


• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education required for full-time and part-time staff, 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education for PRN staff

License
Within one year from date of hire for full-time and part-time staff, certification by one of the following professional organizations is required: 

The Association of Professional Chaplains, The Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, The American Association of Pastoral Counselors, or The National Association of Catholic Chaplains

Skills

• Ability to effectively interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds and in varying degrees of stress and need is essential


• Must possess a thorough expertise regarding provision of quality pastoral care to a variety of med/surg patients


• Must be able to budget time and energy appropriately and prioritize the demands of the workload

Keywords
Chaplain, pastoral care

Ranked among the nation's most integrated healthcare systems, Community Health Network is Central Indiana's leader in providing convenient access to exceptional healthcare services, where and when patients need them – in hospitals, health pavilions and doctor's offices, as well as workplaces, schools and homes. Exceptional care, simply delivered.