General Description: Under limited direction, supervises and participates in professional clinical pastoral work for the OU Health and performs some functions of the Director, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Performs duties of a Chaplain. Conducts special programs, such as Sunday schools, Bible classes and religious services for patients and staff.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patient in a culturally, spiritually and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Visits new admissions.
• Makes routine visits to units to offer spiritual guidance or personal adjustment when appropriate. Identifies spiritual background of patient/family and offers appropriate spiritual care and emotional support appropriate for the situation.
• Assists family and patient to identify resources.
• Responds to trauma, codes and death as assigned.
• Prepares required documentation.
• Supervises clinical training of pastoral interns in one or more specialized phases of the training program.
• Serves as a correspondent for inpatients when necessary.
• Represents OU Health to outside agencies and organizations when explaining the role and purpose of the Chaplain's service.
• In addition to Chaplain duties, oversees the day-to-day operations of the Pastoral Care Department.
• Assists with the oversight of student interns and other contract staff.
• Works closely with the Director to ensure quality of care and services provided by the Chaplains.
• Ensures Chaplains are meeting the goals and objectives of the Department.
• In the absence of the Director, attends meetings, supervises the staff and performs other duties of the Director, as needed.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:Graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree or equivalent number of twenty-four (24) semester hours in religion OR graduated from an accredited theological seminary AND completion of a specialized clinical pastoral training in an accredited training program. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting two (2) years of full time employment as an ordained minister, priest or rabbi in an established church, temple or synagogue for completion of the specialized clinical pastoral training.

Experience:At least one (1) year of experience as a Chaplain, minister, priest or rabbi preferably in a healthcare setting.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of religious theories, principles and practices of different faith groups. Knowledge of counseling methods and techniques. Ability to supervise chaplains of all faiths. Ability to develop and conduct religious services, rites, Sunday school and Bible classes. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public. Must have good conversation skills, which foster empathy for a patient's condition and consideration for the feelings and concerns of family and staff. Work will often be under stressful and/or emotional conditions.