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Salary: 19.07-28.61 USD

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

Various based on needs for spiritual care. Typically between 8-4 pm weekdays and weekends and have some on call opportunities in the evenings and weekends.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Mission Services, the Specialized Counselor-Coach ministers to patients, families, and associates in regard to religious/spiritual beliefs and personal concerns; As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Specialized Counselor - Coach provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, families and staff within the context of illness, suffering, loss, and death; Primary areas of responsibility include units such as Intensive Care, Emergency, Oncology, anti-partum at risk and neo-natal intensive care; The Specialized Counselor-Coach receives referrals, complete documentation including Spiritual Assessments as well as provide on-going ministry and support

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

+ Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral Ministry or related field required (to include Counseling and Mental Health fields)

+ Master's Degree preferred

+ One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, preferred

+ Ecclesiastical Endorsements -

+ Must be in good standing to serve as a Specialized Counselor/Coach according to the code of ethics for spiritual care professionals and the standards of practice for professional chaplains. Should the Specialized Counselor/Coach characterize or hold themselves out to be a member of any religious clergy, he or she must be held as a member in good standing of same religious clergy or order at all times while employed at Catholic Health.

EXPERIENCE

+ Active, practicing Catholic preferred with pastoral and/or counseling experience marked by demonstrated grasp of both the complexity of health care as a business and the unique moral, ethical and social expectations placed on the health care provider who claims a Catholic identity

+ Well-formed in Catholic tradition, knowledge of Catholic theology and Catholic social teaching preferred

+ At least two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following are recommended: health care, education, counseling, mission or spiritual care

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

+ High level of interpersonal, facilitative and communication skills

+ Strong theological reflection skills

+ Strong conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills

+ Commitment to Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

+ Exhibits strong pastoral identity

+ Strong emotional and spiritual maturity

+ Ability to maintain professional and personal confidentiality and HIPAA regulations

+ Flexibility in work hours, programs and services

+ Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to utilize computer for documentation, communication and preparation of material for ministry

+ Presentation and teaching skills

+ Ability to lead and coordinate prayer/Communion services

+ Ability to provide group facilitation and critical incident stress management

+ Knowledge of Advance Directives policy and ability to facilitate discussion with patient/resident/family

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

+ Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs

+ Clinical area of workplace

REQNUMBER: 36457