Job Description:

　　Plans, develops, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Chaplaincy Services in the west market in ways that contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. This role will do this by providing leadership and education that contributes to shaping a culture that embodies the spirituality, core values and mission of the system. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement a relevant comprehensive chaplaincy program that serves patients, residents and staff. Will have direct patient care responsibilities depending on staffing and needs and will interact with patients in a way that is effective and appropriate to the age of the involved patient population. Responsible for ensuring that any applicable regulatory requirements are met.

　　Education Qualifications:

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Effectively coordinates, supervises, and evaluates chaplaincy activities to ensure patient and resident care needs are meet while ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing levels

　　Responsible for the chaplains’ education and competencies, new and enhanced spiritual care programs and oversight of departments’ standard work and processes

　　Promotes spiritual care that is informed by and respects cultural religious differences. Ensues that the Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs)s are honored as appropriate

　　Interfaces with the community and local clergy to provide pastoral services and build community relations

　　Educational Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, ministry or related field

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Three years of experience in leading a pastoral care function

　　Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education with board certification from recognized accredited program preferred or ability to obtain

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Three to five years of clinical experience

　　Master's degree in related field

　　Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

　　Certification/Licensure Requirements:

　　Ecclesiastical endorsement FTE

　　1

　　Shift Rotation

　　Day Rotation (United States of America)

　　Shift Start Time

　　0800

　　Shift End Time

　　1700

　　Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

　　Essentia Health EEO:

　　Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

　　It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.