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Call Chaplain-Spiritual Care

MaineHealth
United States, Maine, Biddeford
February 05, 2023
Summary Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Spiritual and Pastoral Services, the call chaplain provides specialist level expertise in assessing and addressing the emergent spiritual and existential needs of patients, families and staff through the provision of comprehensive spiritual screening, assessment and interventions, including pastoral counseling and crisis intervention, consultation, education, and support. The call chaplain models and collaborates with the treating teams in respecting and providing cultural, emotional and spiritual/religious competent patient and family-centered care. The call chaplain practices evidence-based care, performs care services and functions with benchmarked standards for patient care and productivity and takes responsibility for continued professional development. Care is for all people, call chaplains do not proselytize. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Preferred: a Bachelor's degree, a master's level theological degree or equivalent, clinical training in chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning for ministry by a recognized religious group, a current endorsement for chaplaincy by a recognized religious/spiritual group, and appearances before a national certifying commission for assessment of competency. License/Certifications: ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education, at least one unit. At least one year health care chaplaincy preferred. Experience: N/A Ability to work sensitively and competently with diverse cultural and ethnic groups. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the medical record. Ability to be self-directed in creative problem solving, systems planning and patient care. Demonstrates a working knowledge of ethical and legal issues in health care. Demonstrates and models the ability to maintain one's own resilience and support the resilience of the interdisciplinary care team through appropriate activities for sustainable practice. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the care options upon discharge from inpatient care, including advanced illness management in the home, hospice, and skilled nursing. Compliant with HIPPA regulations for patient confidentiality. Travel between site locations required. Additional Information MaineHealth was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes! MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs. With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.