Chaplain Resident

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Direct patient care provision
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Crisis intervention skills
The Chaplain Resident provides direct pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff at UAMS Medical Center

Job Summary

  • The Chaplain Resident provides direct pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff at UAMS Medical Center.
  • Trainees engage in an action reflection model of learning that fosters growth through actual pastoral encounters and interdisciplinary meetings.
  • The position offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and educational discounts.

Matching Summary

The Chaplain Resident provides direct pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff at UAMS Medical Center.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified base amount; Benefits include health, retirement, and education discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care provision
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention skills
  • Grief and bereavement support
  • Sacramental ministry duties

Nice-to-have

  • Ecumenical outlook and approach
  • Educational resource for end-of-life issues
  • Community clergy liaison experience
  • Ethics consultation participation
  • Action reflection learning engagement

Key Requirements

  • Four-year undergraduate degree from accredited organization
  • Seminary graduate degree (Master of Divinity or equivalent)
  • Minimum one unit (400 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
  • Pass pre-employment screening including criminal background check

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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