Job Summary

The spiritual care chaplain (Contingent and Regular) provides the pastoral needs on the spiritual care team for all patients, patient family members, their support persons, and staff. Such ministry generally will encompass all of the following: emotional and spiritual support, counseling, ministry of presence, worship, prayer, and other religious resources as appropriate. The chaplain will attend to religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical problems of the newly admitted, critically ill, extended, hospice, and palliative care patients and their families. Spiritual support and care will also be provided to staff on a secondary level as needed.

Essential Functions

Functions as a member of a consultative, interdisciplinary work team.

Is responsible for providing spiritual/emotional support to patients/families and staff.

Participates as an Interdisciplinary Care Team member in patient conferencing and interdisciplinary team meetings. Sees that assessment, service provision and documentation are in accordance with departmental policy and Unit Care Program standards.

Provides bereavement support to patients and families along the continuum of their crisis and situation.

Participates in continuous quality improvement projects and professional development with the Unit Care team.

Provides debriefing support in times of crisis in conjunction with the Social Services Department.

Maintains the highest standards of conduct in hospitality, appearance, attitude, respect and teamwork.

Participates in department patient care schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Plan, implement and conduct appropriate worship or ceremonial services.

Supports department office duties.
 

Qualifications 

Required

Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree awarded by an accredited postsecondary institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, Master’s degree in Divinity or equivalent degree incorporating theological education as required by endorsing body. Satisfactory completion of four (4) units of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

CRT-Chaplain Board Certification - APC Association of Profession Chaplains Upon Hire Or

CRT-Chaplain Board Certification - CASC Canadian Association for Spiritual Care Upon Hired Or

CRT-Chaplain Board Certification - NACC National Association of Catholic Chaplains Upon Hire Or

CRT-Chaplain Board Certification - NAJC Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains Upon Hire

Preferred

1 year of relevant experience. One year experience as a chaplain

About Corewell Health 

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence. 

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

Department Name

Spiritual Care - CH East

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.01

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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