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• CATHOLIC PRIEST

  Ann Arbor, MI – Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) of Ann Arbor, Michigan, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Ordained Catholic Priest. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is a five-hospital regional system featuring tertiary acute care, community-based inpatient and outpatient care, long-term care, and hospice care.

  This position is a full-time hospital chaplaincy position located at St. Joseph Ann Arbor hospital, a 550 bed tertiary anchor hospital of the regional system. As a part of Trinity Health, the nation’s second largest Catholic health system, St. Joe’s is located in dynamic Ann Arbor, a university town that is an ideal place to live, learn, work, and play.

  The qualified candidate must have a Master of Divinity degree, or equivalent, with a minimum of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and professional certification as a chaplain, or certification eligibility. Chaplaincy experience in healthcare ministry is preferred.
  The candidate who will fit well in this role would join a dynamic, caring, and well-trained team of chaplains who provide pastoral care within our regional system.
  This candidate would bring pastoral experience, skill, and artistry to a ministry that includes regular sacramental celebrations and sensitive pastoral care with our patients, visitors, and staff.
  Our identity as a Catholic healthcare organization, and the full expression of Catholic ministry depends, in part, on finding a priest chaplain who fits this unique role and setting.

  For immediate consideration:
  Apply online https://trinityhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobs/job/Ann-Arbor-Michigan/Priest_00038515 or
  Email CV to marsha.horton@stjoeshealth.org

  – Posted October 19, 2017

• DIRECTOR of MISSION INTEGRATION

  Grand Rapids, MI – Mercy Health Saint Mary’s in Grand Rapids, MI is looking for a Director of Mission Integration. Responsible for coordinating resources as well as leading to ensure that Catholic Identity, Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health and Trinity Health are integrated into ALL operations.

  Participate as a full member of Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Senior Leadership Team, including strategic planning and implementation, LEAN, etc.

  Master’s degree in Catholic theology, ethics, spirituality, 3 to 5 years of demonstrated leadership for Mission Integration and working knowledge of the Catholic Church and its traditions. Healthcare experience preferred.

  Please contact Liz Van Diepenbos at vandiepl@mercyhealth.com or
  apply directly: https://trinityhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobs/job/Grand-Rapids-Michigan/Director-of-Mission-Services_00032066-1

  – Posted October 19, 2017

• VICE PRESIDENT of MISSION

  Marshall, Minnesota
  Recruiter: Stephanie Parten
  Company: B.E. Smith

  Apply online: https://www.besmith.com/candidates/search-listings/job-details/?jId=927634
  Or send resume to: talent@besmith.com

  Job Post: Vice President of Mission, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center. #11571

  Bridge the gap between religious knowledge and strategic business initiatives as the Vice President of Mission for Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall, Minnesota

  The Position

  • The Vice President of Mission will act as an operational guide for strategic affairs and activities within the 25-bed Marshall medical center, the nearby Tyler hospital and additional facilities in the Marshall/Tyler area
  • Formulate a strategic plan that connects business goals to the Catholic religion with respect to compassion, community and care
  • Conduct a community health needs assessment and identify opportunities for improvement such as new programs and community outreach
  • Engage staff, create stability and coordinate trends in healthcare with forward-thinking efforts
  • Due to the religious nature of the role, the Vice President should be a practicing Catholic with an educational background in theology, religion, divinity, ethics or related studies
  • Bachelor required, Master’s preferred; 3+ years’ experience in the field is necessary

  The Organization

  • Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital featuring a Level III Trauma Center, the advanced Avera Cancer Institute, a physician’s clinic, a long-term care hospital and a comprehensive behavioral health unit
  • Avera Marshall also has a 76-bed skilled nursing long term care facility, specialty physician clinics and outpatient services center
  • The Avera Health System encompasses 300 locations throughout Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska
  • Avera Health System received the HealthCare’s Most Wired award for 2015

  The Community

  • Marshall is located in the southwest part of Minnesota and is an outdoor lover’s dream! With over 165 miles of snowmobile trails and 100s of lakes for ice skating and fishing, residents are truly in a winter wonderland
  • An extremely low cost of living, several educational institutions and very low crime rate makes Marshall the perfect place for families
  • Downtown Marshall has quaint restaurants, unique boutiques and town events to entertain the masses
  • Marshall is less than three hours from Minneapolis and less than two hours from Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  – Posted October 12, 2017

• CHAPLAIN – HOSPICE

  Agnesian HealthCare, Fond du Lac, WI – Serves as a member of the Spiritual Care Team and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team. Provides spiritual/emotional support to meet the needs of our hospice patients and families. Provides support to staff as requested. Four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education required. Board certified or actively pursuing certification preferred (NACC, NAJC or APC). Two (2) years pastoral care experience preferred.

  Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm. Hospice chaplains are part of the hospital on call schedule. This position requires travel between ministry locations.

  .8 FTE (32 hours per week)

  Please apply directly on our website, http://www.agnesiancareers.com.

  Agnesian HealthCare is an EEO/AA employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

  – Posted October 12, 2017

• Openings for Full-Time Lead Chaplains and Staff Chaplains at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Newport Hospital

  Location: Rhode Island

  Summary of Position
  As an employee of HealthCare Chaplaincy Network, the Chaplain is responsible for providing chaplaincy care services at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and/or Newport Hospital in Rhode Island. S/he will:

  • Participate in the delivery of effective and efficient Chaplaincy Care services to patients, their loved ones and staff of all faith traditions
  • Actively support full integration of Chaplaincy Services in the institution
  • Participate in and contribute to the professional Chaplaincy Services community
  • Participate in programs and administrative activities of HCCN
  • Report to the system-wide Director of Chaplaincy Services for Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital

  Qualifications

  • Must be certified, or eligible for certification, as a Board Certified Chaplain by and in good standing with a national chaplaincy certifying body, such as the Spiritual Care Association, Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, and the National Association of Jewish Chaplains.
  • This certification requires a college degree, a master’s level degree in a field related to health care chaplaincy, minimum two units of clinical pastoral education, and a rigorous professional assessment and peer review process.
  • Computer literacy and a skill level in Microsoft Office Suite of intermediate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Must be willing to learn Outcome Oriented Chaplaincy

  Cover letter and resume should be sent to Edward Haran eharan@healthcarechaplaincy.org with the Subject line: Lifespan Chaplain.
  

  – Posted October 12, 2017

• SPIRITUAL CARE STAFF CHAPLAIN

  Carroll, Iowa – St. Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home located in Carroll, Iowa has an opening for Staff Chaplain in our Spiritual Care Department.

  St. Anthony Regional Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, 99 bed facility with an active 79 bed Nursing Home with Hospice. St. Anthony is one of the largest employers in the area with more than 700 skilled and dedicated staff.

  St. Anthony patients and residents have access to state-of-the-art equipment, up-to-date treatment procedures and physicians in many specialty areas, including Birth Place, Behavioral Medicine, and Dialysis. Compassionate, inter-faith, cost-effective care is provided in an atmosphere which reflects the organization’s Franciscan heritage, with an emphasis placed on serving each patient’s physical, spiritual, and psychological needs.

  The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Care or Spiritual Counseling, including a minimum two units of Clinical Pastoral Education, completion of certification is required within a year of hire. A Master’s degree is preferred and knowledge of Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare is preferred.

  St. Anthony has a strong and respected reputation for excellent patient care as well as high quality outcome measures.

  Caring and compassion are a hallmark of the institution.
  Come join our exceptional team of compassionate professionals.

  Apply online:
  www.stanthonyhospital.org

  1-712-794-5263

  311 South Clark Street
  Carroll, Iowa

  EOE
  Pre-employment drug screen required.

  – Posted October 12, 2017

• DIRECTOR of SPIRITUAL CARE

  Mercy Health Springfield Ohio

  Job Summary
  Responsible for ensuring promulgation and implementation of the Mission and Values of Mercy Health – Springfield. Responsible for developing, evaluating, and coordinating a regional program of pastoral care which ministers to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and residents in accord with Christian principles. Promotes a strong educational component to strengthen the collaborative relationships with the clinical associates and to integrate emotional/spiritual assessment, and support, with total patient and resident care. Recognizes successful completion of significant and specific annually determined results and goals.

  Qualifications – Minimum
  Certified by and in good standing with National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)

  Sufficient previous experience with supervisory responsibilities in pastoral care

  Excellent human relations and oral/written communications skills, supervisory experience preferred, coordinate meetings, critical thinking/analytical skills, interpersonal skills, leadership, maintain confidentiality, team development

  Hours
  Full-Time, Exempt, Benefits Eligible

  Equal Employment Opportunity
  It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

  Email your resume to: Julie Mink jmink@mercy.com

  PLEASE NOTE your application must be completed to be considered for employment:

  To complete the application process please go to www.mercy.com/careers.

  Please complete the People Answers assessment that follows after you have submitted your application. This assessment will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

  – Posted October 6, 2017

• CHAPLAIN

  Valparaiso, Indiana – Dunes Hospice is looking for a full time Chaplain to serve the patients of Northwest Indiana.

  Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • – Provide spiritual and emotional support for patients, families and staff.
  • – Collaborate with local clergy to meet the needs of patients and families.
  • – Participate as an integral member of the hospice interdisciplinary team to foster the well-being of patients and families.
  • – Document visits in the electronic health record.
  • – Officiate at funeral services and other rituals to meet the need of patients and families.

  Requirements:

  • – Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology or related field.
  • – Board certification by one of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC).
  • – Experience in hospice, palliative care or hospital setting preferred.
  • – Endorsement of one’s faith group

  Interested individuals can email a resume to wwarner@duneshospicellc.com

  – Posted September 21, 2017

• CHAPLAINCY SERVICES DIRECTOR

  Duluth, MN – The Chaplaincy Services Director at Essentia Health plans, develops, organizes and directs the day to day operations of the Department of Chaplaincy Services and St. Mary’s Grief Support Program in ways that contribute to meeting the mission and goals of St. Mary’s Medical Center. Candidate is responsible for meeting any applicable requirements of the Joint Commission; and any federal, state and local regulatory and/or accrediting agency standards that may apply. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to interact with patients in a way that is effective and appropriate to the age of the involved patient population.

  QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)
  Education and/or years experience required:

  • Master’s Degree in Theology, M.Div. or Th.M.
  • Four or more years’ experience as a Chaplain in a health care setting; management experience desirable.
  • Four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an accredited CPE center.

  Licensure/Certifications required:

  • Credentialed at Board or Associate Chaplain level of the Association of Professional Chaplains or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains.
  • A letter attesting good standing from endorsing body / applicable faith group.
  • Letters of reference

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Mental Requirements:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of contemporary theological issues and exhibits pastoral sensitivity.
  • Significant knowledge of medical and bioethical matters.
  • Supervisory skills in management: budgeting, staffing, performance appraisal and programming.
  • Participative management skills and ability to work with Clinical Pastoral Education Program, Grief Support Program, Diocese of Duluth, various facilities, staff and committees.
  • Exhibits leadership in outreach to area clergy and community.
  • Knowledge and awareness of interfaith beliefs and practices.

  Essentia Health offers competitive salary and benefits.

  To apply to this opportunity
  Please visit us online at www.EssentiaHealth.org/FindAJob

  EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

  – Posted September 14, 2017

• CHAPLAIN

  Duluth, MN – The chaplain for Palliative Care is responsible for providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and families with serious or life threatening illness. The chaplain will support those in both inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings. The chaplain will be an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and will collaborate daily with fellowship trained physicians, certified palliative care nurse practitioner and certified palliative care social worker.

  QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)
  Education and/or years experience required:

  • Master of Divinity or Th.M. with at least 3 years of experience in healthcare setting. Will consider Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with significant experience in hospice or palliative care.
  • Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, or hospital setting preferred.
  • Completion of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
  • Faith group endorsement or confirmation of good standing in sponsoring group.

  Licensure/Certifications required:

  • Board Certification by one of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), or American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC)
  • Must provide 2 letters of recommendation after interview is completed.

  Essentia Health offers competitive salary and benefits.

  To apply to this opportunity
  Please visit us online at www.EssentiaHealth.org/FindAJob

  EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

  – Posted September 14, 2017

• CHAPLAIN

  Southeastern Wisconsin –
  Ascension Healthcare has immediate opportunities for a Full-Time & On-Call Chaplains

  • One Full time Women and Infant Chaplain (Columbia State Mary’s Location)
  • Multiple On-Call Pool Chaplains Statewide openings (Racine, Milwaukee, Northern Wisconsin)

  Chaplains facilitate spiritual well-being by assisting patients, families, associates and the wider community to cope and identify sources of meaning and hope in their experience of life transitions, inclusive of suffering, loss and grief. Chaplains support patients in drawing upon their values and beliefs in the context of their life story, especially during times of health crisis. Chaplains do this by providing individual and family spiritual assessment and associate support; advocacy for patient well-being; prayer, worship services, rituals, and sacraments; through facilitating support groups and family meetings/care conferences; by serving as a liaison to community clergy and resources; facilitating clinical ethical decisions; and actively participating as an integral member of the clinical care team.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Provide effective spiritual care as part of an interdisciplinary team that contributes to the well-being of patients, families, and associates.
  • Document a spiritual assessment, intervention and plan of care in the electronic health record.
  • Advocate for patients and families and create/facilitate rituals for individuals/groups and organizational needs.
  • Collaborate with area clergy to honor the requests of patients and families.
  • Participates in on-call rotation with team in order to provide spiritual care patients, families, and associate 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
  • Utilizes supervision, consultation, and peer review to evaluate professional growth and to improve professional performance.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  Education/Licensing/Certification/Experience:

  • Ecclesial Endorsement
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Proof of Automotive Insurance
  Full Time Staff Role: Board Certified or eligible. Master’s Degree in theology, pastoral studies, divinity or related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
  On Call Role: Bachelor’s Degree required – Master’s Degree preferred in Theology, Pastoral Studies, Divinity or related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education. Experience in health care setting.

  Knowledge and Skills:

  • Establish and maintain professional relationships.
  • Strong communication skills with an ability to actively listen and respond utilizing immediacy skills.
  • Strong spiritual assessment capabilities. Ability to articulate a pastoral theology that is both contemporary and functional.
  • Integration of an identity that respects all faith traditions. Sensitivity to cultural, religious and ethnic diversity.
  • Ability to articulate medical/ethical issues.
  • Computer literacy with working knowledge of technology and social media.

  To apply, please visit: http://bit.ly/2j3iyCd

  – Posted September 11, 2017

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