Work Schedule :

This is a per diem, per-diem position. Position requires weekday, weekend and overnight on call coverage. This position is located at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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Bring your passion for helping people and spiritual care experience to UW Health.

We are seeking an Associate Chaplain to:

• Offer spiritual care services to patients and families, using theological and clinical training to help patients and families cope more effectively.
• Communicate the patient's spiritual needs to the patient's interdisciplinary health care team as appropriate.
• Support the patient/family as they integrate implications of the suggested medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs, and as they work through difficult issues/challenges that may arise during hospitalization.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Minimum - Bachelor's degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Preferred - Master of Divinity degree or Master's level theological degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in a hospital setting

Work Experience :

Minimum - Two (2) years caregiving work experience. Endorsement or appropriate recognition of ministry by the governing body of the Associate Chaplain's denomination/faith group

Preferred - Two (2) years of hospital experience

Licenses and Certifications :

Preferred - Associate Certified or Board Certified Chaplain by a recognized national body

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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