Chaplain

Chaplain PositionThe duties of the position may include but, are not limited to:Serves as a Chaplain professional providing complete religious ministry services to Veteran patients according to their specific needs and desires.Serves as a primary resource, spiritual advisor and point of contact for the spiritual needs of patients, caregivers and staff.Conducts religious services and worship, pastoral ministry, and administration of Chaplain services under the direct supervision and guidance of a higher-grade chaplain.Engages as a spiritual leader, a compassionate listener and counselor especially during times of crisis.Provides emotional support and counseling using strong interpersonal skills to effectively connect with people of all ages with empathy.Offers prayers and religious services for Veterans patients, staff, and community.Conducts rituals in front of groups of people including leading prayers, requiring effective leadership and public speaking skills.Addresses religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical problems of patients and staff under the direct supervision and guidance of a higher-grade chaplain for complex non-routine issues.Provides counseling services to patients and staff and conducts regular rounds of hospital wards containing the critically ill.Ministers to newly admitted, pre- and post-operative patients, the critically ill, and the families of concerned veteran patients.Provides advance care planning education, information, and counsel for patients and their families.Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pmTelework: Adhoc onlyVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 91883-0, 91884-0Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized US Department of Veterans Affairs