Staff Chaplain- Berkshire Medical Center, Shift: Days, 35hrs - Berkshire Health Systems - Pittsfield

Schedule:

• 36hrs/week
• Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm
• Monday-Friday
• Hours may shift depending on needs 
  
  

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
  • The Staff Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients, families, staff, and physicians through both routine and crisis ministry. As a vital member of the healthcare team, the Chaplain supports holistic healing by offering compassionate presence during times of illness, grief, and death

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
  • Experience:
    • 
      Experienced Chaplain with strong interfaith commitment.
  • Education and Training:
    • Bachelor's degree in divinity, Theology, Spirituality, or related field required; Master's preferred.
    • Clinical Pastoral Education training minimum of two CPE units required; four units preferred .
  • License, Certification & Registration:
    • Certification College of Chaplains or NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains) or National Association of Jewish Chaplains or other recognized endorsing bodies preferred.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Demonstrated pastoral care experience skills in parish, healthcare, or other settings required.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team and physicians.
    • Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
    • Competence in computer use for charting in the medical record and statistics.
    • 
      Ability to represent the Spiritual Care Department to the wider community.
    • Respectful of diverse faith and spiritual perspectives.