Associate Chaplain at UAB St. Vincent's

Clanton, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Religious Care, Spiritual Care, Counseling, Assessment, Documentation, Consultation, Ethical Decision Making, Planning, Organizing, Evaluating, Implementing, Community Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Teamwork, Communication, Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Overview Department: Pastoral Spiritual Care Schedule: Part-Time 20 hours per week. On-call, weekends and holiday coverage. Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Chilton Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more What You Will Do Provide religious and spiritual care and counsel for emotional and spiritual distress to patients, their families, associates and others with attention to diverse spiritual orientations and cultures. Assess, provide, and document pastoral care to patients, families and staff. Provide appropriate pastoral care to the local ministry and community through prayer and blessings. Provide consultation to patients, families, and medical staff with ethical decision making and values while making appropriate referrals as needed. Assist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing the spiritual program with each local ministry in order to ensure spirituality initiatives are executed properly. What You Will Need Education: Bachelor's degree required. 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE required. Master's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Human Behavior or a related field preferred. 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE preferred. Work Experience: 2 years of healthcare experience is preferred. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. About UAB St. Vincent’s UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Responsibilities

The Associate Chaplain will provide religious and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, addressing emotional and spiritual distress. They will also assist in planning and implementing spiritual programs within the local ministry.