Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix Arizona. St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
Responsibilities
The Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Chaplain Intern is responsible for the delivery of pastoral care to patients, their loved ones, and staff. Responsibilities will include to ensure that religious and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones are met in areas assigned.
Provides pastoral care to patients and families in a timely manner and serves as a professional spiritual care resource.Maintains accurate documentation in patient charts regarding spiritual care interventions, plans, and outcomes.Advocates for patient rights in regard to spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial values and how they impact a patient and their support system response to their care.May be asked to support an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care if ACPE Educator deems appropriate.Provides education to patients and families about spiritual resources, advance directives, organ and tissue donation,ethics, and other spiritual issues that may arise.Participates in ritual, worship, and sacramental needs of patients, family and staff.Provides pastoral care to staff and serves as professional spiritual care resource and fosters a sense of spirituality in the workplace throughout the medical center.Keeps records as required of pastoral activities.Qualifications
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BA in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Divinity, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree recognized by applicant's faith group
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MA in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Divinity, or equivalent Masters degree recognized by applicant's faith group