• Chaplain | Part-time

    UPMC (Williamsport, PA)


    UPMC is currently looking for a part-time Chaplain. As a Chaplain with UPMC, you will be a member of our spiritual care team helping to address the spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff. Qualified candidates of all faiths are encouraged to apply!

     

    + Part-time | 3 days/week

    + 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

    + On-Call As Scheduled

    Responsibilities:

    + Supports the spiritual care to patients by:

    + Completing visitation assignments and communicating the services available through the pastoral care department,

    + Screening patients', families', and staff's needs,

    + Coordinating with chaplains if a patient/family/staff wish to meet with the chaplains.

    + Working in/contributing to life of interfaith team.

    + Provide pastoral care in routine and emergent situations.

    + Share on-call responsibilities as needed.

    + Documents visits to patients Knowledge and understanding of department standards and policies.

    + Attend staff meetings and participate in setting goals.

    + Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as required.

    + Lead worship as scheduled.

    + Seek opportunities for continuing education.

    + Communicate well in a professional exchange of ideas with staff.

    + Commitment to patient/family/staff centered spiritual care.

    + Masters degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology, Divinity or related counseling field.

    + 2 years of prior experience required.

    + 1 year of hospital/healthcare-related experience preferred.

    + Knowledge of religious values and traditions.

    + Completion of 1 unit of CPE required within 1-2 years of hire.

    + Knowledge and skills necessary to provide spiritual care to patients served.

    + Must know the principles of growth and development to age-specific needs.

    + Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting, and sensitivity to multi-cultural/religious diversity.

    + Ability to adapt to on-going change.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Ordination or Commission to function in a ministry of pastoral care and endorsement by his/her denomination authority required.

    + Board certification preferred.

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran