Clinical Chaplain PRN

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary: The Chaplain shall provide a variety of pastoral duties to patients, families, and hospital employees. The Chaplain will represent the presence of God during crises of illness, death, disability, and other major emotional losses. Additionally, the Chaplain shall serve all persons associated with the organization regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender. This individual will demonstrate values of excellence, honesty, stewardship, respect, and attitude. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience:

Basic seminary Master's degree required; Master of Divinity preferred. Four units (at least two advanced) of Clinical Pastoral Education certified by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent required. Ecclesiastical Endorsement required within 6 months of hire.

Note: Behavioral Health Chaplain prefers advanced training in Emotional Health/Psychology/Counseling (MA, MSW, MFT, PhD or EdD).

License/Certification:

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to independently make decisions utilizing analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks from start to finish without constant, direct supervision.

• Detail oriented & organized.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).

• Ability to interact effectively with employees and providers at all levels of the organization.

• Excellent counseling skills and ability to effectively communicate based on patient's level of learning and understanding.

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary team.

• Professional communication and presentation skills.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Clinical Chaplain PRN

Chaplain (PRN)

Job Type:

PRN-PRN

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)