Chaplain - Casual - Hennepin County Medical Center

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Hennepin Healthcare has an opening for a casual Chaplain. This role will provide regular overnight coverage on Fridays/Saturdays (11p-8am) and 1-2 weekend evenings/overnights per month (5-9pm in-house, 9p-8:30a away on call). Occasional week and/or weekend day availability is preferred. Bilingual candidates preferred.

SUMMARY
Provides Spiritual Care services for Hennepin County Medical Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers or arranges appropriate spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, including the assessment of spiritual needs, the timely response to referrals, and the effective documentation of each encounter in the electronic medical record.
• Provides crisis support to patients, families, and staff during Emergency Department Stabilization Room activations, Medical Emergencies, and other critical situations.
• Provides spiritual care to patients/families during end-of-life situations and bereavement support to families following a death.
• Provides education programs and/or consultation to HCMC staff related to spirituality, family communication, ethical decision-making, resilience, end-of-life care, etc.
• Works within the Spiritual Care Department to facilitate the team’s ability to meet its goals and objectives by participating in the daily team huddle and monthly staff meeting, serving on quality improvement work groups, and engaging in regular professional development activities and supervision.
• Provides spiritual and emotional support to HCMC staff, including the provision of Psychological First Aid following a critical incident, participation in the hospital Critical Incident Support team, and the facilitation of employee support groups and memorial services.
• Supports an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care by participating in unit rounds and meetings, serving on hospital committees, and working to ensure that the unique spiritual, religious, and cultural needs of patients and families are addressed

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree of at least 30 credits from a CHEA accredited (or international equivalent) institution in a content area relevant to chaplaincy. Acceptable concentrations would include but not be limited to theology, study of sacred texts, medical or professional ethics, psychology, sociology, counseling, world religions, organizational development, and the relationship of spirituality and health
• At least 800 hours of clinical training in spiritual/pastoral care such as Clinical Pastoral Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience in hospital, hospice, or ministerial setting
• Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains or Spiritual Care Association
• Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Spiritual Care Association, or certification eligibility and must obtain certification within two years of date of hire

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.  

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.