Chaplain

The role of the PRN Chaplain is to provide spiritual care to clients, families, and others as needed and desired.  Working closely with Social Workers on meeting needs of the client.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration and direction of programs to maintain the highest quality of spiritual services
• Provide spiritual assessment, counseling and support to clients, families and others
• Participate in preparation, implementation and evaluation of the interdisciplinary care plan and conduct assessments in coordination with the interdisciplinary care team
• Interview clients/families as necessary and in a private meeting
• Provide non-judgmental spiritual care that honors the spiritual needs of the client/family/other
• Maintain client care information to assure client rights are protected and coordinate services with other departments
• Facilitate and arrange for visits with community clergy 
• Perform memorial and funeral services as requested
• Complete all medical record, whether written or electronically, in a timely manner and in accordance with federal, state and Organization guidelines, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of diverse religious, cultural and spiritual values/customs pertaining to illness, death and grieving
• Assist in providing support to associates/volunteers in coping with job-related stress

• Bachelor's degree and Ordained Minister
• Certificate in spiritual companioning
• Clinical pastoral education experience or prior experience in chaplaincy or pastoral care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the spiritual issues related to illness, death and grieving
• Experience in health care preferred
• 1 year experience as a Hospice Chaplain or Hospital Chaplain

BENEFITS*

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time off that accrues immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Chaplian at Otterbein!