Chaplain Resident

It's more than a career, it's a calling. Pastoral Care Responds to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, family members, and fellow employees. Fulfills all educational and clinical requirements for the ACPE-Clinical Pastoral Education residency program. Duration: One calendar year. Primary Responsibilities Fulfills all educational and clinical requirements for the Clinical Pastoral Education residency program. Participates and contributes to mission programs and projects. Meets the spiritual and emotional needs of patients/families through timely assessment, intervention, and communication. Collaborates with co-workers to accomplish departmental goals and work collegially to balance workload, as measured by employee satisfaction. Contributes to the satisfaction of the medical staff by responding to physician referrals on the same day they are received. Contributes to a safe environment by reporting all safety/security risks. Intervenes in crisis situations to provide support in navigating the initial spiritual and emotional issues for patients, families, and co‑workers. Contributes to the overall financial performance of the department by following policies and procedures, working efficiently, and reporting needed changes. Works in a constant state of alertness and safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Bachelor's degree and one unit of ACPE-Clinical Pastoral Education Experience Six months' experience in a helping role. Physical Requirements Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication and hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25–50 lbs. Rare climbing. Licensing & Certifications None required. Work Shift Day Shift Department & Hours Department: Pastoral Care | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits Comprehensive benefits package to fit employees' needs. Paid parental leave: one week for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible payment options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay providing instant access to earned, unpaid base pay. Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible members. Equal Opportunity Employer SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr