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Chaplain - Palliative Care
Job Description
Overview The Chaplain participates as part of the ministry of caring for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patients, their families, and the staff of the hospital. Provides religious counseling, care and guidance. This a Full Time, 40hr per week, benefitted positioned. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Dartmouth has a healthy disregard for the impossible!
DH Offers You:
Employees hired to work at least 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) and their eligible dependents may participate in Dartmouth Health benefit plans on the employee's first day of employment.
Medical Insurance:
Two medical plans available through
Anthem BC/BS:
Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.
Retirement:
Employee contributions are vested immediately . Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved—for a maximum match of 2% of pay.
Paid Time Off:
Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Up to $3,000 per year. Dental Vision Responsibilities Provides personal support, pastoral care, and pastoral counseling to individual patients, and families. Refers for follow-up support to meet specific needs. Organizes and implements programs for spiritual support of patients, families, and staff. Arranges for or leads patients, families, and employees in religious services to requests, requirements, and assessed needs. Participates in providing on-call coverage for emergency situations consistent with the Chaplaincy Department's on-call coverage plan. Provides liaison between patients and clergy, and between staff and clergy. Supports visiting clergy in effecting their ministries consistent with Departmental and Hospital policies. Maintains records of professional activity and provide reports. Documents observations, care, and plans in patients' medical records. Serves as an educational resource; implements seminars, programs and rounds on medical-religious issues for area clergy, medical center staff, students, and community. Participates in meetings, conferences, and rounds. Provides support, consultation, coordination and oversight for departmental volunteers. Counsels or refers personnel with problems affecting patient care, employee relations, personal concerns, or relational problems. Participates in continuing educational opportunities to enhance skills and keep abreast of developments in pastoral care; participate in professional organizations. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Master of Divinity degree or the equivalent, with 3 years of experience in a parish or institutional ministry.
Ordination or other recognition of ministry relevant to applicant's affiliation, and endorsement for Chaplaincy by appropriate denominational endorsing body. Required Licensure/Certifications
- Certified or eligible for certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, National Association of Jewish Chaplains, or a comparable cognate group.
- Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
Area of Interest:
Professional/Management Pay Range:
$51,126.40/Yr.
- $79,248.00/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata) FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00
- 1.00
- 40 hrs/week
Shift:
Day Job ID:
40154 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance