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6/6/10 - Manager, Chaplaincy Services

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is currently seeking a full time Manager for Chaplaincy Services. Candidate will serve as mentor by role modeling a professional practice consistent with organizational goals, customer service, clinical effectiveness and standards of care. They will lead the team in developing quality, creative ways to respond to the spiritual needs of patients, families, physicians and staff consistent with organizational goals and Sentara “standards of care” for Chaplaincy Services. They will support the ACPE accredited School of Clinical Pastoral Education. They will be responsible and accountable for daily operations of the department on a twenty-four hour basis, seven days a week. They will develop, implement and monitor compliance to department operating budget.

Minimum Requirements include:
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent
- Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education
- Three (3) years of previous pastoral experience
- Five (5) years of previous hospital chaplaincy experience preferred
- Previous management experience to perform responsibilities of the job
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-staff and culturally diverse setting
- Ordination or commission to function in ministry by a recognized religious group
- Religious group endorsement for hospital chaplaincy
- Board Certified Chaplain by the Association of Professional Chaplains or its equivalent

Preferred Requirements include:
- Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor or Associate Supervisor, certified by The Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.

Applications should be submitted online at www.sentara.com

6/4/10 - Clinical Chaplain II, Hyde County, Swan Quarters North Carolina: Click HERE for info about this position. Follow all instructions carefully if you apply.

	*5/20/10 - Chaplain PRN Position, Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville* Chaplain PRN position available in our Pastoral Care Department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. This PRN position involves being on call and providing crisis ministry to patients and families as referred. Flexible schedule and availability as needed for weekend PRN work required. A minimum of one unit (400 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education is required. Current ordination/recording and/or endorsement required or eligible to obtain. In addition, a minimum of three years of ministry or related experience or a Master’s level theological education is required. Ability to provide spiritual care to persons from diverse faith and cultural traditions is required. Must be able to arrive at the hospital within thirty minutes of call. For further information and to apply please visit www.capefearvalley.com or contact Judy Lawson, Allied Health Recruiter at (910) 615-3261.
	4/22/10 - Prison Chaplain, Hillsborough, NC The Alamance/Orange Prison Ministry Board, an ecumenical Christian ministry, is accepting applications for an anticipated opening for the Chaplain position at the North Carolina men’s minimum security unit in Hillsborough. This 200 bed unit has a well established Christian Chaplaincy presence, is opening a new Chapel/office/education facility this month and has several established and burgeoning programs involving dozens of community volunteers. The position functions as an integral part of prison staff but is employed by the Board not the State. Requirements include graduation from a recognized school of theology, ordination as a Christian clergy member, training and/or experience as a Prison Chaplain. Application will be accepted until the position is filled. Please mail letters of interest and resume to Chaplain search c/o Terry Johnston 404 Yorktown drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 or email tcjmpa@gmail.com
	*4/19/10 - Associate Chaplain Position, High Point Regional Health System* Associate Chaplain position available in the Department of Spiritual Care, Ethics and Diversity at High Point Regional Health System. This PRN position involves being on stand-by call from home on weekends and providing crisis ministry to patients and families as referred. Flexible schedule and availability as needed for weekend PRN work required. A minimum of one unit (400 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education is required. Current ordination/recording and/or endorsement required. In addition, a minimum of two years of ministry or related experience required. Master’s level theological education is preferred. Ability to provide spiritual care to persons from diverse faith and cultural traditions is required. Must live within 30 minutes drive of the hospital. For further information and to apply, visit www.highpointregional.com
	4/15/10 - Hospice Chaplain, PT 20 hours week – Benefits Eligible position/On Call responsibility/Work Location – Charlotte Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care to Hospice patients/caregivers/families including assessment, counseling, information and referral services and related assistance to hospice patients and families. Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss. Participate in patient conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated. Perform occasional liturgical assignments such as the annual Service of Remembrance and monthly memorial services with staff. Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated. Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow. The position requires ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds and at all levels of authority, to deal with crisis situations and make independent judgments. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to prioritize and organize. Candidates must be flexible, versatile, and adaptable to change, with good critical thinking, problem solving and diplomacy skills. Thorough knowledge of community resources and counseling skills necessary to relate to patient/caregiver needs. Master of Divinity or equivalent; ordained and four units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Previous experience in healthcare required or hospice experience preferred. Deborah Rollins, Allied Health Recruiter Talent Acquisition & Employment Dept (Phone) 704-384-0083 (Toll-Free) 800-473-6605 (Fax) 704-316-9746 (Email) dlrollins@novanthealth.org

It never hurts to check out on-line job sites. Some employment seekers have found success using these services. Some sites require no registration for those seeking jobs, charging the employer for the listing. Other sites require registration of job seekers, and may want to offer services for sale, such as hosting online resumes and also shopping of resumes. NCChaplains.com does not endorse or recommend any of these services, but lists some for informational purposes only. Searches at the sites listed below were simply for the keyword: Chaplain. Listings at the APC site (see further below) are limited, most likely, because of the cost to employers.

Www.monster.com, often lists clinical Chaplain positions, and including military chaplain openings. Other sites include Www.careerbuilder.com - search under "Healthcare Chaplain," though some are for new agencies that are looking for many positions at once. Many of these are at hospitals or hospices agencies. Other sites to check are on Yahoo under their employment listings, www.nationjobs.com and www.craigslist.com.

The Association of Professional Chaplains also has a job bank with listings of positions open across the country. Go to http://www.professionalchaplains.org/professional-chaplain-services-jobs.asp to check it out.