Chaplain

JOB SUMMARY

Salary range: $70,000

About Christian Health: We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our TeamAcross our twelve campuses, eleven communities, six service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Chaplain to join our Pastoral Care Team. The Chaplain serves as part of the pastoral care team to provide religious and spiritual ministries to those served by CH, especially within the context of Southgate and other CH communities as needed. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health. 

• Responsible for ministry to the patients/ residents of RRBH geriatric and Southgate services. 
• Spiritual advocacy for residents/patients. 
• Welcomes all new residents, providing orientation to pastoral services, and screening for spiritual need. 
• Provide for worship services on a regular schedule in Southgate. 
• Conducts small group ministry, A and B wing RRPH.
• Conducts small group ministry in Southgate. 
• Participate in inter-disciplinary care planning. 
• Oversee volunteer pastoral care services in Southgate. 
• Provide for worship services on a regular schedule. B and C wing in RRPH.
• Participate in the CH rotation of worship leadership. 
• Available for coverage for other pastoral care staff. 
• Acts as liaison with residents' pastors/churches. 
• Provides pastoral care interventions and to support to residents/patients as needed and to families as appropriate. 
• Performs staff orientation to pastoral services and issues in the area of responsibility. 
• Provides Ministry to dying. 
• Conducts funeral home visits and memorial services when appropriate. 
• Visits hospitalized residents in local hospitals. 
• Accept preaching assignments in local churches. 
• Performs pastoral counseling upon referral. 
• Celebration and blessing of significant life events. 

Schedule: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday - Friday. 

Education:

• Master in Divinity (or its equivalent) is required.
• Specialized training in psychiatric or long-term care settings preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is required.

Special Skills/Licenses:

• Ordination and denominational endorsement are essential.
• Board certification as a chaplain desired but not essential.
• The candidate should also possess a thorough understanding of, and ability to work within a Reformed theological perspective. Special skills include leading public worship, preaching, teaching, leading groups, individual pastoral care, and administration.
• Candidates who also possess LSW, LCSW, LAC, LCADC or LPC are desired.

 Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:

• Discounted health insurance
• Dental Program
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Benefit plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a psychiatric or long-term care setting is desired, but not essential.
• The candidate should have significant experience and desire in ministering with the aging and/or mentally ill population.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

https://christianhealthnj.org/careers

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