Chaplain Resident, SMH

Chaplain Resident OpportunityAs a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642Opening: RegularTime Type: Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Department: Chaplaincy Services-SMHWork Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)Range: UR URG 102Compensation Range: $35,360.00 - $45,968.00The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.Essential FunctionsThe Chaplain Resident prepares for and participates in educational seminars, individual supervision, peer group seminars, grand rounds and other assigned educational activities.Make ongoing spiritual assessments with patients and families based on their stated spiritual/religious needs.Designs a plan of care that may include but is not limited to prayer, religious rituals, life review, exploring the spiritual meaning of a situation, bereavement support and supportive/listening presence.Serves as a resource consultant to patients and their families on issues related to spiritual/religious and cultural needs.Contribute to interdisciplinary care rounds and actively collaborate with team members on assigned units.Be available to physicians, nursing, administrative staff and other employees for spiritual/religious consultation. Receives, prioritizes and responds to referrals.Document spiritual assessment, interventions and spiritual care plan in eRecord.Initiates referrals to appropriate hospital staff to help address identified needs.Conducts and participate in worship services, prayer services, and memorial services as needed. Be available for consultation with other clergy in regard to patient support.Provides chaplain coverage as requested, to other units or programs.Completes Hospital and Social Work & Patient and Family Services required in-service training programs within the required time frame. Completes Chaplaincy Services forms, health updates, and documentation within the designated deadlines.Attends Chaplaincy Services and Patient and Family Services team meetings.Minimum Education & ExperienceThe Chaplain Resident must have a bachelor's degree and enrolled in seminar or hold a master's from seminary, or equivalent.Experience in human services or ministry, preferably in a congregation or clinical setting, is preferred.Must be open to working with persons of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.CPE Program EvaluationThis is a 12-month educational program.Chaplain Resident evaluations are conducted four times a year at the end of each unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and written by the ACPE Certified Educator who is conducting the unit (10 weeks).The evaluation is confidential, kept on file in the Chaplaincy Services Department's office and will only be released on written permission by the Chaplain Resident.Upon successful completion of this full-time CPE Residency program, students will receive 3 units of ACPE credit.AccountabilityThe Chaplain Resident is accountable to and under the direct supervision of the Directors of Chaplaincy Services (ACPE Certified Educators or designee) for the provision of spiritual support and adherence to Chaplaincy Services and Hospital policies procedures and standards of professional conduct.Chaplain Residents provide spiritual/religious care to patients, family and staff in all areas of the hospital to all age groups.The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.