Chaplain

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Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Meets pastoral care needs in the assigned MWHC entities by working as a team member to support the mission of the entities and the healthcare system.
• Works with administrative staff of assigned entities to evaluate the spiritual needs and provides appropriate pastoral care and educational services with the ACPE residents/interns.
• Provides direct pastoral services to patients, residents, clients and staff; provides on-call coverage as appropriate to the healthcare system entities.
• Provides religious, spiritual and educational activities within the assigned entities to most effectively serve patients, utilize staff and provides comprehensive pastoral care.
• Oversees/provides in-service education related to pastoral care, religious and spiritual programs in order to increase staff understanding, skills and knowledge.
• Participates as a MWHC representative in appropriate community outreach activities.
• Works with community clergy to facilitate pastoral care in Mary Washington Healthcare.
• Maintains reporting relationships and accountability as assigned and agreed with entity managers for written and verbal reporting, as well as in person and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent from an accredited seminary or theological school.
• Denominational endorsement preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain, the Association of Professional Chaplains, or certification from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, National Association of Jewish Chaplains, certification eligible.
• Three (3) years of experience as chaplain preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrates the ability to work well with diverse groups.
• Ability to successfully function in diverse healthcare system entities.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.