Chaplain/Certified Educator Candidate

At Legacy, our mission is to make life better for others. We know that encompasses all aspects of well-being, including spiritual. In this open and caring environment, you’ll lend spiritual care to chaplain residents, patients, families, volunteers and hospital employees.

As a collaborative member of the healthcare team, the Chaplain/Certified Educator Candidate provides spiritual care for patients, families, volunteers, hospital and medical staff; participates in departmental and community relationships; performs duties in ways that promote  organizational and departmental mission and values; engages in and completes all phases of the ACPE Certification Process; and provides Clinical Pastoral Education under supervision of an ACPE Certified Educator as outlined in the Certification Manual of the ACPE.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree and Theological Degree or equivalent, e.g. M.Div., MTS, STM, etc. Minimum 4 units of ACPE Certified Clinical Pastoral Education with demonstrated completion of all Level I and II outcomes for ACPE. Ability to meet the entrance requirements for Certified Educator CPE as outlined in the ACPE Certification Manual.

Experience:

Minimum: One year of direct spiritual  care experience in a healthcare setting.

Skills:

Spiritual perspectives and sensitivity to persons in stress.

Ability to listen well and speak with individuals and small groups.

Keen interest in clinical pastoral education.

Skill with interdisciplinary cooperation.

Excellent communication, systems and teaching skills.

Skill with interfaith cooperation.

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Endorsement, by Judicatory or equivalent

Current Board Certification as a Chaplain by Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Neshema: Association of Jewish Chaplains.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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