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Hospice Chaplain

Why Mount Carmel?

With five hospitals , over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics , a college of nursing , a Medicare Advantage plan , and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health , one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.

We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities' at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve to get paid every day!

Why Columbus?

The nation's 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest – ranked #1 for population growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you'll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at www.experiencecolumbus.com !

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care to Hospice patients/families at home or in-patient settings according to the Standards for Excellence in Spiritual Care established by the Trinity Health Care System, regulatory agencies and national competency standards for Hospice chaplains.

• Responds according to departmental procedures on all emergency and routine referrals for spiritual care services.
• Completes spiritual care according to national benchmark productivity standards.
• Assists patients and their loved ones with ethical decision making concerning advance directives of the State of Ohio.
• Assesses/reassesses spiritual needs of patient/family through Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) collaboration and during each visit or contact and consultation with clinical manager as needed.
• Develops spiritual plan of care, implementing a wholistic, patient-focused approach and documents plan after each visit.

Other Responsibilities:

• Fosters a work culture that promotes collaboration, connection, diversity and positive regard for patients/families, colleagues, volunteers and leadership.
• Serves as a resource for the spiritual/emotional/cultural needs of patients, visitors, volunteers and associates.
• Plans and participates in the provision of ecumenical remembrance services., the annual homecoming and Reclaiming Special Days and Seasons programs.
• Acts as a mentor to new associates, students in social work, pastoral care (CPE students), nursing, and also to volunteers.
• Attends necessary and mandatory in-services required of Spiritual Care Services Associate Chaplains, this includes: Annual MCHS education, designated requestor training for the organ/tissue/eye procurement agencies with which Mount Carmel has contracts and any site and/or system staff meetings as requested.
• Demonstrates a willingness to improve their skills as expressed in the MCHS competencies for Spiritual Care services.
• Provides grief support as needed (e.g., presiding at funerals and memorial services).
  
  

Requirements
Education: Master’s degree required in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Pastoral Counseling or, equivalent education required by the applicable certifying body.
Licensure / Certification: Four units of accredited Clinical Pastoral Education completed from an accredited ACPE center. Certification as a chaplain in the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Association of Professional Chaplains (APC); or National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) required; or, eligible to be certified.
Must be certified by one of the above certifying bodies within three years of employment if not currently certified. Expected to maintain certification once received.
Experience: Current knowledge of the theological, medical-moral issues which supports the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church (i.e. Ethical and Religious Directives of Catholic Healthcare Facilities).
An understanding of health care organizations and procedures and demonstrates resiliency with matters of death and dying.

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Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.