What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain - Spiritual Care position at VCU Health?
The Chaplain provides comprehensive pastoral and spiritual care services to the patients, families and staff of VCUHS.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire :
Board Certified, Provisionally Board Certified or Board Eligible Chaplain by one of the following :
- Association of Professional Chaplains (APC);
- National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC);
- Neshama;
Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC); or
The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care / Association Canadienne des Soins Spirituels (CASC / ACSS).
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment :
If not Board Certified upon hire, achieve full or provisional Board Certification within 24 months of hire.
Once board certification is achieved, it must be maintained for continued employment.
Board Certification by any of the following organizations is acceptable : APC, NACC, Neshama, NAJC, CASC / ACSS
Experience REQUIRED :
One (1) full-time year post-Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) chaplaincy experience, which may include second year residency
Experience PREFERRED :
Experience as a chaplain in an academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center
Education / training REQUIRED :
Masters Degree (72 hours) in Theology or equivalent (as determined by the Association of Professional Chaplains) from an accredited institution recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Completion of four units of clinical pastoral education as certified by on of the following : Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE); National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC); Neshama; Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC); or The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care / Association Canadienne des Soins Spirituels (CASC / ACSS)
Education / training PREFERRED : N / A
Independent action(s) required :
Responds to calls that request chaplaincy services.
Provides bereavement care and support to families.
Supports staff following bereavement event.
May participate in research and grant writing.
Consults with Department Director or other clinical faculty member in complex patient care situations as needed.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable) : N / A
Additional position requirements :
Days, evenings, nights and / or weekends. Shifts worked depend on specific job assignment.
Age Specific groups served : All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) :
Physical Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities : Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental / Sensory : Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional : Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
Provide spiritual and emotional support to families of potential organ donors in Virginia Designated Service and local Organ Procurement Organization (OPO).
Participate in rotating on-call coverage.
Varies by Need (United States of America)
EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4.
