Chaplain Non-Certified - Spiritual Care in Alexandria, LA

Summary:

Assesses, provides, and documents effective spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in a variety of situations, including but not limited to crisis interventions, grief and bereavement, end of life care, and faith crises.

Responsibilities:

• Provides spiritual and religious resouces as requested by patient/family
• Introduces patient/family to services of the Spiritual Care department
• Contacts community clergy as requested by patient/family
• Screens for possible spiritual distress and refers these cases to chaplain for follow up
• Refers ongoing complex needs to chaplains for assessment and follow up
• Ability to function effectively under stress, to cope with crises situations, and to respond creatively to a multiplicity of changes
• Provides hospitality and assistance to visiting clergy as needed
• Facilitates ethical decision making with patients/families
• Respects confidentiality of information from all sources, including patients, family members, other volunteers and CSRHS associates
• Understands and adheres to the CHRISTUS Associate Covenant and Code of Ethics
• Demonstrates cultural humility and sensitivity with respect to the patient populations served
• Documents spiritual assessments and interventions in the patient's medical record

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred, Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry, Spirituality, Theology, or Divinity preferred 
• Previous CPE unit(s) preferred
• Minimum of one year supervised ministry in a clinical setting 
• Previous CPE unit(s) preferred
• Must be endorsed by leader of their faith community

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed