What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Valley Hope Association?
**This position is located in Cushing, OK**
CHAPLAIN: Monday - Friday (7:30AM-4:30PM)
Valley Hope of Cushing has an exciting opportunity for a Chaplain to join our dedicated and passionate team!
At Valley Hope of Cushing, the work of every team member matters. Serving Oklahoma with healing residential addiction treatment and recovery support since 1974, the work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future.
With a close proximity to Tulsa and Stillwater and a large campus that offers a tranquil environment while also featuring a mansion – the experience of being an employee at Cushing Valley Hope is one you don’t want to miss.
Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor or Master of Divinity Degree from accredited seminary or equivalent education and the ordination by, or licensure from, a recognized ecclesiastical body that ensures pastoral privilege.
One (1) year of experience in pastoral ministry
CPR certification.
COMPENSTATION:
- Starting Base pay: $45,000-$50,000 (based on experience and education)
BENEFITS:
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- 8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)
- PTO – Up to 27 Days per year based on years of service
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- And much more!
JOB SUMMARY:
- Performs assessments of patient’s spiritual needs, motivations, and background; prepares spiritual histories for patient summaries and treatment records.
- Provides pastoral counseling and spiritual care to patients in support of their substance abuse treatment plans; provides pastoral support to family and support members as needed.
- Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Chaplain communicates with clinical and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
- Provides daily chapel meditations as well as spiritually focused group counseling and educational lectures.
- Chaplain serves as a spiritual care resource and advisor to facility management; provides spiritual mentoring and training to staff as requested.
- Provides assistance as needed to clinical and medical staff in crisis situations with patients in support of resolving emergency problems; appropriately available when scheduled for “On-Call” duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
- Direct contact with patients.
- Sitting for extended periods of time; regularly talking to and listening to others.
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Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
