Lead Chaplain Resident - Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy – Westchester Behavioral Health Center – Full Time

Spiritual care that heals and uplifts.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offers an exceptional yearlong training program. It is an immersive educational experience in which one learns constantly from doing the actual work of chaplaincy and seriously reflecting on those experiences with a peer group and an educator.

Lead Chaplain Resident - Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy – Westchester Behavioral Health Center – Full Time

Under the direct supervision of assigned ACPE Certified Educator and the administrative supervisor of the assigned campus, provides spiritual care to patients, families/staff and hospital team members of any department/role, of any faith tradition(s) (or none) and participates fully in the CPE training units offered during the residency program.  The Lead Chaplain Resident develops expertise in psychiatric chaplaincy and delves into spiritual care research and in-depth preparation for board certification. Collaborates with the ACPE Certified Educator in supporting NYP’s chaplain residents as a seasoned resident who focuses on engagement, well-being, and resource/ program development.

The application process consists of four key parts. Please ensure that all components are completed to be considered for the program.

• Part 1: NYP Employment Application for Lead Chaplain Resident Position
• Part 2: NYP CPE Online Application
• Part 3: Reference Forms. Send the online reference form to three individuals who can speak to your character, spiritual maturity, and readiness for chaplaincy.
• Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in specializing in Behavioral Health Chaplaincy.

And also, for more information, please visit Clinical Pastoral Education | Program FAQs | NewYork-Presbyterian

Essential Job Duties

• Proactively and responsively provides spiritual care in individual and group settings. 
• Satisfactorily fulfills requirements of the Clinical Pastoral Education residency program in accordance with the standards of ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education and the curriculum, policies and procedures of the NYPH ACPE program.
• Focuses on developing pastoral competence in providing care in chaplaincy specialty area.
• Collaborates with the ACPE Certified Educator in supporting NYP’s chaplain residents.
• Creates appropriate rituals for grief and celebration of milestones within the residency program, including services of remembrance and graduation.
• Demonstrates expertise required to communicate with chaplain residents and builds the residency program by assisting in the recruitment process and serving as a liaison between the residents and the Certified Educator to enhance residents’ engagement, retention and satisfaction with their educational program.
• Provides and coordinates worship/chapel/liturgical experiences and spiritual practices suitable to various groups and patient populations, as appropriate.
• Participates in Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy meetings, unit and interdisciplinary rounds in assigned areas, and other hospital committees as deemed appropriate by their direct supervisor. 
• Assists in the coordination of visitation of congregants by clergy and other visitors from the patient’s faith community. 
• Reports quantitative and qualitative data about spiritual care activities on a regular basis, as required by the department Director, Manager or ACPE Certified Educator. 
• Documents all care in the designated areas of the electronic medical record and other official recordkeeping venues, in accordance with hospital and department policy.
• Actively develops competency to care for patients and their families/friends based on the age group treated. 

Required Criteria

• Master’s Degree or equivalent educational experience or professional training in theology, philosophy, or religion or equivalent.
• Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE. One unit may be an equivalency of an ACPE accredited unit.
• Completion of first year chaplain residency or equivalent.
• Acceptance into the second-year residency program by NYPH CPE faculty.
• If ordained, must be in good standing with the ordaining religious body, evidenced by official endorsement or letter of good standing from a denominational official.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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