Certified Pastoral Care Professional

Overview

Position Summary

The Certified Pastoral Professional is an integral part of a Pastoral Care team that embraces a model of care for the whole person - body, mind and spirit. Directed to the spiritual dimensions of the human person that are often appreciated more deeply during times of illness, pastoral care is an integral part of the patient care team. Certified Pastoral Care Professionals are effectively integrated with patient care and family support services on patient care units throughout the medical center. A foundational focus of Pastoral Care is to serve as a pastoral and spiritual support to patients, care givers and patient care teams in ways they identify as meaningful and helpful. Through professional training and certification, the Certified Pastoral Care Professional assists patients/families to understand more fully life's events as they relate to their spiritual and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college, university, seminary or divinity school in theology, divinity, religious studies, pastoral ministry, pastoral studies, or spirituality, or related field of study.

Experience

• Successful completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency or equivalent units of CPE from an OSF approved CPE provider. Three years’ pastoral care experience in acute care hospital setting. Solid standing in the Church through ecclesiastical endorsement.
• Licensure/
• Certification: Board Certification by an OSF approved certifying body.
• Other
• Skills/
• Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. Successful completion of the ICHA/NCBC Course for Chaplains on the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs) as required by the local Diocese within six months of hire. Must meet requirements of the local Catholic Diocese regarding the appointment pastoral care staff of a Catholic healthcare institution. Ability to articulate the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities. Ability and desire to work with patients/family, clergy, staff and volunteers of varying faith backgrounds. Flexibility in work hours, programs, and services and the ability to take on-call shifts nights and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Five years’ pastoral care experience in a healthcare setting. Licensure/ Certification: Advance Practice Certifications. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.