Chaplain Resident
| Company | Corewell Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Ferndale, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry, Religion, Theology or other approved pre-seminary concentration
- 1 year of relevant experience in ministry and/or human services
Responsibilities
- Participates in program didactics, group reflection, individual supervision and other educational activities.
- Completes and turns in necessary assignments required by the education program in a timely manner.
- Adheres to ethical principles of the CPE program, Spiritual Care department, and Corewell Health. Demonstrates compassion, integrity and respect for others.
- Effectively collaborates and participates with colleagues regarding patient care and educational matters.
- Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and team members. Facilitates their spiritual understanding, emotional coping and adjustment in the face of illness, injury or death.
- Documents clearly her/his interactions with patients and families, including assessments and plans, in a manner which is useful to departmental and interdisciplinary colleagues.
- Collaborates closely with departmental colleagues in providing seamless spiritual care by receiving referrals, making follow-up visits and providing hand-off reports. Participates in schedules with a flexibility that helps the team provide continuous coverage.
- Integrates her/his professional practice and style into assigned interdisciplinary healthcare teams in ways that enhance their overall efforts to provide excellent, whole-person care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Theology
- Satisfactory completion of 1 unit of CPE
- 1 year of relevant experience in Theological Training
- 1 year of relevant experience providing pastoral care in a hospital or congregation