Location

St. Louis, Missouri

Quick overview

Provides direct spiritual and pastoral care to patients, families, and staff within a healthcare setting. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to offer consultation on spiritual issues and ethics.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one unit of ACPE CPE or equivalent. A Master's degree in Theology and special ministry endorsement or ordination are preferred.

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Job description

Additional Information: About the Role

1st Year Resident Chaplain at BJC HealthCare

Overview

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S.
  • News & World Report.
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals.
  • Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
  • The Spiritual Care Services department is made up of four service lines: Chaplaincy, Chaplaincy Education, Palliative Care Consult Services and Ethics Committee support.
  • Each of these service lines participates within the healthcare interdisciplinary teams at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with the goal of healing body, mind and spirit.
  • Department personnel are comprised of Board Certified Professional Chaplains, Chaplain Director, ACPE Chaplain Supervisor, Chaplain Manager, Chaplain Residents, Contractual Chaplains, Medical Director and physician of Palliative Care Consult Services, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Administrative Assistants and medical, chaplaincy, social work, nursing students rotating through these services.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose Provides supportive care and consultation as an integral part of the care team in assigned areas. Develops pastoral care skills through participation in an Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) accredited Residency program of Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E.)

Responsibilities

  • Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families. Provides consultation to other members of the care team regarding spiritual issues and resources in patient and family care and regarding ethics. Provides direct pastoral care to staff and physicians, as needed, complementing staff support services provided by others. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree
  • Related field of study Experience <2 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications 1 Unit ACPE CPE or equiv Preferred Requirements Education Master's Degree
  • Theology/related Licenses & Certifications Special Ministry Endorsement Ordination or eligible

Benefits: and Legal Statement

  • BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance
  • paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Legal Services
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Automatic Retirement Contribution