Chaplain at White Plains Hospital – WHITE PLAINS, New York

Position Summary The Chaplain reports to the Director of Pastoral Care & Education and assists with issues of faith and spirituality in the healing process; provides crisis intervention; visits with patients, families and staff; makes spiritual assessments and offers pastoral intervention as necessary. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors 2. Assesses patient and family spiritual needs and assists families in using their own faith and beliefs in dealing with illness, trauma and stress. 3. Visits newly admitted patients and patients with special requests in assigned area; follows up with patients from previous visits when appropriate. 4. Educates staff regarding value and efficacy of spiritual care as part of the holistic approach to healing. 5. Provides crisis intervention as necessary. 6. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate effectively with all age groups of patients served by the Department of Pastoral Care. 7. Helps and supports family use their own faith system in coping with issues around death and dying. 8. Maintains a positive working relationship between the Department of Pastoral Care & Education and Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other departments. 9. Provides spiritual and pastoral support in such a way as to accomplish the objectives of both the department and the organization; functions in a manner that refl