Associate Chaplain

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening and night shift differential
• On-call pay

Offer spiritual care services to patients and families, using theological and clinical training to help patients and families cope more effectively.

We are seeking an Associate Chaplain to:

Follow the Staff Chaplain's assessment of the patient's spiritual practices/values and assist in accommodating and integrating these values into the patient's medical plan of care.

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.

Consult with the Staff Chaplain to appropriately support the interdisciplinary health care team.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

• 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

• 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

• Associate Certified or Board Certified Chaplain by a recognized national body Preferred

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UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI, 53718, US
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)
• Job Function Social Services/Spiritual Care/Case Mgmt