Chaplain Job Listing at MedStar Health in Rosedale, MD (Job ID 101867)

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About the Job

• Job Summary:  

  MedStar Health is looking for a Chaplain to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital.  

  Under the supervision of the Spiritual Care Director the chaplain serves the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients, families, and staff. Specifically, the chaplain, through professional training and certification, assists patients, their family members, and staff to cope more effectively with life and/or end of life issues, as they relate to their spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Within the context of the individual's life experience the chaplain may offer prayer or reflection. The position requires a graduate degree in divinity or related field, ordination from an established religion.

  MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!  

  
  Primary Duties:  

  • Conducts spiritual assessments and integrates patients' faith practices and values into their care plans while providing guidance and counseling as needed.
  • Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to support spiritual well-being and understanding of medical treatment plans.
  • Provides crisis intervention and spiritual support, ensuring families are informed and all services are properly documented per hospital policy.
  • Coordinates and facilitates religious services and sacraments, maintaining an ecumenical approach and arranging outside clergy when necessary.
  • Supports departmental and community initiatives by participating in meetings, outreach, reporting, and on-call rotations to ensure continuous spiritual care coverage

   

   

   

  Qualifications: 

  • Master's degree of Divinity (Required)
  • a related theological field, from an accredited college, university (Required)
  • Ordination or rostering as a Roman Catholic Priest, Jewish Rabbi, Protestant Clergy, or equivalent designated (Required)
  • 3-4 years Relevant pastoral ministry experience or equivalent, preferably in a hospital/healthcare setting (Preferred)

   

  License/Certifications:

  • Certification as a Board-Certified Chaplain BCC through one of the following certifying organizations, BCC/APC, NACC, NAJC, either at hire or within 18-24 months of hire. Within 2 years (Required)
  • If a priest or minister, ordained by a recognized religious body and endorsed by the proper ecclesiastical authority. (Required)
  • Four units of CPE from an accredited ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) center (Required)