Chaplain-Associate

Job Details

Job
Job Category:
Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy
Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule:

Rotating
Department:
Pastoral Care
Facility: BMH Crittenden Hospital

Location:

West Memphis, AR
Job Code: 21340
FLSA Status: N/A
Job Family: PASTORAL

Job Description

Title:

Chaplain

Chaplain-Pastoral Care

Projects God's love by providing pastoral care to patients, families and colleagues through routine and/or referral visitation, crisis and bereavement care, support activities, educational events, and worship services. These services are provided during the staff member's assigned shift and on‑call rotations for nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Staff members are subject to recall as needed. The position is under the general supervision and direction of the director of Pastoral Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides pastoral care through routine and/or referral visitation.
• Provides crisis and bereavement care during times of deaths, codes, and other emergencies.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of support activities for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Provides chapel/worship services as required.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum

Required:

1 year service in a Southern Baptist church or institution, or previous clinical pastoral experience in any institution.
Minimum Required Preferred/Desired: 2 years

Minimum

Required:

Bachelor's degree, Master of Divinity (or equivalent) from an accredited seminary, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 1600 hours of CPE (4 units).
Preferred/Desired: >1600 hours (4 or more units) of CPE preferably in residence.

Minimum

Required:

DRIVER'S LICENSE (CURRENT);
Eligibility for endorsement by the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Eligibility for membership in the Association of Professional Chaplains.

Does not formally supervise employees.

• Sedentary:
  Very light energy level. Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart
• Light:
  Moderate energy level. Lift and carry 25‑35 lbs. Push/pull 50‑100 lbs. (e.g., empty bed, stretcher)
• Medium:
  High energy level. Lift and carry 40‑50 lbs. Push/pull ± 150‑200 lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150‑200 lbs. (e.g., Patient)
• Heavy:
  Very high energy level. Lift over 50 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. a distance of 30 ft. Push/pull > 200 lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

• Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Standing:
  Continuous
• Physical Activity Requirements – Walking:
  Continuous
• Physical Activity Requirements – Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders):
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Carry objects:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Push/Pull:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Bending:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Reaching Forward:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Reaching Overhead:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Squat/Kneel/Crawl:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Wrist position deviation:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Pinching/fine motor activities:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Keyboard use/repetitive motion:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements – Taste or smell: N/A
• Physical Activity Requirements – Talk or hear:
  Continuous

• Color Discrimination:
  None
• Near Vision:
  Accurate
• Far Vision:
  Accurate
• Depth Perception:
  Minimal
• Hearing:
  Minimal

• Blood‑Borne Pathogens:
  Not Anticipated
• Chemical:
  Not Anticipated
• Airborne Communicable Diseases:
  Anticipated
• Extreme Temperatures:
  Not Anticipated
• Radiation:
  Not Anticipated
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations:
  Not Anticipated
• Extreme Noise Levels:
  Not Anticipated
• Dust/Particular Matter:
  Not Anticipated
• Other:
  None