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Essentia Health

Hospice Chaplain

Duluth, MN · On-site

$21.08 - $31.62/hr

May assist or occasionally lead religious ceremonies of worship, rituals and other spiritual care ... For a Catholic priest/minister or vowed religious by his/her superior and the local Bishop. At time ...

Essentia Health

Hospice Chaplain

Duluth, MN

$21.08 - $31.62/hr

May assist or occasionally lead religious ceremonies of worship, rituals and other spiritual care ... For a Catholic priest/minister or vowed religious by his/her superior and the local Bishop. At time ...

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Hospice Chaplain

Hospice Chaplain

Essentia Health

Duluth, MN • On-site

$21.08 - $31.62/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Essentia Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 205 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

403rd of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Building Location:
Support Services Building
Department:
2854010 HOSPICE - SMMC
Job Description:
This position provides spiritual care to patients of all ages and their families. Services include but are not limited to, individual patient/resident support related to spiritual matters, family support, and prayer. Provide support patients and families facing grief and end of life issues to include assisting with decision making and Advanced Care Planning. May assist or occasionally lead religious ceremonies of worship, rituals and other spiritual care programs as directed. Documents care and counseling provided and participates in meetings and educational programs. These services are provided on an on-going basis as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Serves patients in outpatient, inpatient, and residential facilities depending on Essentia Health location.
Education Qualifications:
Chaplain I
Educational Requirement:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Divinity, Ministry or a related field, or three years professional experience in related field, necessary to gain understanding in the relationship of pastoral care to medical care.
  • Successful completion of 1 ACPE accredited unit of CPE.

Licensure/Certification Requirement:
  • Associate Membership in NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains) or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) or NAJC (National Association of Jewish Chaplains) or SCA (Spiritual Care Association) is strongly preferred.

At time of hire and annually documentation from the chaplain's religious tradition or endorsing body is required, and must indicate continued endorsement, good standing, or other affirmation of support as is appropriate to their tradition.
Chaplain II
Educational Requirement:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Divinity, Ministry or a related field, or three years professional experience in related field, necessary to gain understanding in the relationship of pastoral care to medical care.
  • A graduate degree in Theology, Divinity, Ministry or a related field counseling, or some other job related field is preferred.
  • Successful Completion of 2 ACPE accredited CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) units is required at the time of hire. Completion of an additional 2 ACPE accredited unit is required within 24 months of hire.

Licensure/Certification Requirement:
  • Associate Membership in NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains) or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) or NAJC (National Association of Jewish Chaplains) or SCA (Spiritual Care Association) is strongly preferred.

At time of hire and annually documentation from the chaplain's religious tradition or endorsing body is required, and must indicate continued endorsement, good standing, or other affirmation of support as is appropriate to their tradition.
Chaplain Masters
Educational Requirement:
  • Master's degree in theology, Divinity, Ministry or a related field
  • Successful Completion of 3 ACPE accredited units of CPE with 4th ACPE accredited unit completed within 12 months and then board certification required within 24 months.

Certification/Licensure Required:
  • Membership in NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains) or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) NAJC (National Association of Jewish Chaplains), or SCA (Spiritual Care Association) is strongly preferred.
  • Certification with the NACC, APC or SCA required within 24 months of hire

Special Requirement: Ecclesiastical endorsement: For a Catholic priest/minister or vowed religious by his/her superior and the local Bishop.
At time of hire and annually, documentation from the chaplain's religious tradition or endorsing body is required, and must indicate continued endorsement, good standing, or other affirmation of support as is appropriate to their tradition.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
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Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$21.08 - $31.62
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

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Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.

Industry

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Duluth, MN, US

Year founded

2004

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