Associate Chaplain

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Work Schedule:
This is a part-time, per diem position. Position requires weekday, weekend and overnight on call coverage. This position is located at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
Bring your passion for helping people and spiritual care experience to UW Health.
We are seeking an Associate Chaplain to:

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• Offer spiritual care services to patients and families, using theological and clinical training to help patients and families cope more effectively.
  
• Communicate the patient's spiritual needs to the patient's interdisciplinary health care team as appropriate.
  
• Support the patient/family as they integrate implications of the suggested medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs, and as they work through difficult issues/challenges that may arise during hospitalization.
  
  At UW Health, you will have:
  
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  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
    
  • Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
    
  • Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
    
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    
    
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    • Bachelor's Degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Required
      
    • One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Required
      
    • Master of Divinity degree or Master's level theological degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Preferred
      
    • Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in a hospital setting Preferred
      
      
      
      Work Experience
      
      
      
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      • 2 years caregiving work experience Required
        
      • Endorsement or appropriate recognition of ministry by the governing body of the Associate Chaplain's denomination/faith group Required
        
      • 2 years of hospital experience Preferred
        
        
        
        Licenses & Certifications
        
        
        
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        • Associate Certified or Board Certified Chaplain by a recognized national body Preferred
          
          
          
          
          Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
          
          
          UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
          
          in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          

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