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Ohio State University

Chaplain Resident

Augusta, GA · On-site

Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest ... Job Title:Chaplain Resident Department:Health System Shared Services | Pastoral Care Scope of ...

Ohio State University

Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest ... Senior Chaplain Department:Health System Shared Services | Pastoral Care Scope of Position The ...

State of Connecticut

Associate Chaplain

East Windsor, CT · On-site

$45.55 - $61.43/hr

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is accepting applications to hire a part-time (16 hours) Associate Chaplain within Albert J. Solnit - North Campus. The Solnit ...

The State of Arizona

CHAPLAIN I

Yuma, AZ

$51K - $55K/yr

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Yuma 7125 East Cesar Chavez Blvd. San Luis , Arizona 85349 ... Chaplain to guide the religious accommodation of inmates. This position will provide faith-based ...

Department of State Hospitals

JEWISH CHAPLAIN

Patton, CA · On-site

$5.7K - $7.5K/mo

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Part-Time appointment to the Jewish Chaplain classification. This position exists in ...

The State of Arizona

CHAPLAIN

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$46K/yr

ARIZONA STATE HOSPITAL Address: 501 N. 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 Posting Details: Salary: $46,000 Grade: 17 Closing Date: Open until Filled Job Summary: The Chaplain will serve as a consultant on ...

Livingston Manor Inc

CHAPLAIN

Onalaska, TX · On-site

$40 - $75/hr

Chaplain Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN Department: Clinical Services Reports To ... Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, state regulations, and agency policies. * Maintain patient ...

Livingston Manor Inc

CHAPLAIN

Onalaska, TX · On-site

$40 - $75/hr

Chaplain Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN Department: Clinical Services Reports To ... Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, state regulations, and agency policies. * Maintain patient ...

Livingston Manor Inc

CHAPLAIN

Onalaska, TX · On-site

$40 - $75/hr

Chaplain Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN Department: Clinical Services Reports To ... Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, state regulations, and agency policies. * Maintain patient ...

Livingston Manor Inc

CHAPLAIN

Onalaska, TX · On-site

$40 - $75/hr

Chaplain Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN Department: Clinical Services Reports To ... Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, state regulations, and agency policies. * Maintain patient ...

Centinela State Prison

Jewish Chaplain

Imperial, CA · On-site

$5.7K - $7.5K/mo

The Chaplain interviews and counsels incarcerated persons on ethical and moral problems and ... Centinela State Prison 2302 Brown Road Imperial, CA 92251 CDCR website: www.cdcr.ca.gov Centinela ...

North Kern State Prison

Jewish Chaplain

Delano, CA · On-site

$2.8K - $3.7K/mo

Working Conditions North Kern State Prison, Delano, CA Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. * JEWISH CHAPLAIN Additional Documents * Job Application ...

Livingston Manor Inc

CHAPLAIN

Onalaska, TX · On-site

$40 - $75/hr

Chaplain Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN Department: Clinical Services Reports To ... Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, state regulations, and agency policies. * Maintain patient ...

Department of State Hospitals

Catholic Chaplain

Patton, CA · On-site

$5.7K - $7.5K/mo

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Part-Time appointment to the Catholic Chaplain classification. This position exists in ...

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Chaplain Resident

Ohio State University

Augusta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

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Job Title:Chaplain ResidentDepartment:Health System Shared Services | Pastoral Care

Job Description
Scope of Position: The position of Chaplain Resident provides an opportunity for education, training and service in pastoral care within the Department of Chaplaincy and CPE. The Chaplain Resident is a student in the OSU Medical Center's accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program and a temporary full-time employee for one year during the specified timespan of their residency program. The position of Chaplain Resident is responsible for the delivery of pastoral care to patients, families, and staff within assigned areas, and providing rotating in-house oncall coverage during designated nights, weekends and holidays, while also participating fully in the CPE program. This combination of education, training and service takes place under the supervision of CPE Supervisors who are certified by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). The Resident Chaplain will report to the CPE Program Manager and to the Director of Chaplaincy and CPE, both of whom are CPE Supervisors certified by ACPE.
Position Summary

The Chaplain Resident is authorized to visit patients, families, and staff, for the purpose of providing pastoral and spiritual care ministry according to Chaplaincy Department procedures. The Chaplain Resident has access to appropriate medical records and documents his/her interventions in the medical record according to department procedure. S/he will participate in the Chaplaincy Department duties and procedures relevant to the role of Chaplain Resident. The Resident Chaplain will report to the CPE Program Manager and to the Director of Chaplaincy and CPE, both of whom are CPE Supervisors certified by ACPE. The Chaplain Resident participates fully in the Clinical Pastoral Education program and is responsible to fulfill all expected educational duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Education Required
Master's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications
This position requires a college degree, a master's level theological degree or equivalent, and completion of at least 1 unit of certified Clinical Pastoral Education.

Additional Information:Location:University Hospital (0870)Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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