Description
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 resources as requested by patient/family
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Introduces patient/family to services of the Spiritual Care department
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Contacts community clergy as requested by patient/family
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Screens for possible spiritual distress and refers these cases to chaplain for follow up
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Refers ongoing complex needs to chaplains for assessment and follow up
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Ability to function effectively under stress, to cope with crises situations, and to respond creatively to a multiplicity of changes
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Provides hospitality and assistance to visiting clergy as needed
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Facilitates ethical decision making with patients/families
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Respects confidentiality of information from all sources, including patients, family members, other volunteers and CSRHS associates
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Understands and adheres to the CHRISTUS Associate Covenant and Code of Ethics
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Demonstrates cultural humility and sensitivity with respect to the patient populations served
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Documents spiritual assessments and interventions in the patient's medical record
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
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Bachelor's degree preferred, Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry, Spirituality, Theology, or Divinity preferred
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Previous CPE unit(s) preferred
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Minimum of one year supervised ministry in a clinical setting
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Previous CPE unit(s) preferred
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Must be endorsed by leader of their faith community
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
