Clinical Chaplain - Hospice

Clinical ChaplainOur Hospice team is hiring for a Clinical Chaplain!As a Clinical Chaplain, you must be nationally certified chaplain. The Clinical Chaplain completes complex spiritual care assessments and care delivery to patients, families and associates. Assists individuals with the integration of spiritual and cultural traditions into the plan of care. Offers complex support and counseling during both crisis and non-crisis events. Is inclusive of individuals of all faiths and no faith; works to facilitate communication between individuals and their faith communities. Instructs and mentors staff chaplains, associate chaplains; directs volunteers as appropriate.Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: Yes Work Schedule: DaysQualificationsMasters degree required; Theological or Healthcare care education preferred.Must have completed four units of CPE and be certified by a professional credentialing organization like; APC, NACC, NAJC or other as approved by the Director of Spiritual Care.Must be involved with a recognized faith group. Ecclesiastical endorsement required.Equivalencies for the undergraduate and/or graduate level theological degree would be acceptable for faith traditions that do not offer degrees. Declaration and documentation of equivalencies are required.Must attend at least 50 hours of annual continuing education as required by national certifying agency. Must attend CISM training at least every two years.Education Essential:Master DegreeCredentials Essential:Board Certified ChaplainsBoard Certified Chaplain-NACCResponsibilities: Assess, provide and documents effective spiritual care to patients, families and associates including listening, counseling and prayer. Supports individuals from diverse economic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds; advocates for patient needs, values, and goals in the care process. Provides calming support for individuals in crisis, undergoing procedures, facing end-of-life decisions and traumatic events. Proactively participates in interdisciplinary delivery of holistic patient care services through rounding, departmental meetings and family conferences to promote optimal and realistic goals and outcomes. Responds to patients, families and associates with ethical decision-making, values and discernment makes. Designs, leads and evaluates spiritual care groups. Assists with the implementation of advanced directives. Seeks consultation from Director of Spiritual Care if uncertain on how to respond to patient needs. Leads worship and administers sacraments in accordance with personal faith tradition and denominational approval as appropriate. Coordinates spiritual connections with pastors and spiritual care advisors in the community as requested. Serves as mentor to students, mentors, volunteers and Chaplains Associates and Staff Chaplins. Creates educational presentations and training as requested. Participates in special projects and process improvement work to enhance patient care, safety or efficiency. Helps director, recruit and train volunteers that support the program.*Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.We offer more than the standard benefits!Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.