Chaplain

Chaplain Position

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.
• Engages as a spiritual leader, a compassionate listener and counselor, especially during times of crisis.
• Provides emotional support and counseling using empathy and strong interpersonal skills to effectively connect with people of all ages.
• Leads and offers prayers and religious services for Veteran patients, patients families, staff and community.
• Conduct rituals in front of groups of people, which requires effective leadership and public speaking skills.
• Addresses the religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical problems of patients and staff.
• Provides counseling services to patients and staff.
• Conducts regular rounds of hospital wards where patients are critically ill.
• Collaborates with treatment team professionals to discuss the recommended course of action, and other informed advice to attain the necessary therapeutic goals for the patient.

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm - Intermittent - Work hours will vary based on the needs of the service, some weekends and holidays may be required. Estimated hours are between 20-30 a week, but there is no guarantee on these hours per week.

Telework: Not Available.

Alternate Work Schedule: Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.