Emory Healthcare·Johns Creek, Georgia
The clinician provides spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. They also support staff resilience and participate in multi-disciplinary treatment plans and hospital committees.
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We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Description Job Summary: An Emory spiritual health clinician (formerly chaplain) facilitates and provides spiritual care and counseling for a designated treatment inpatient and/or outpatient treatment area or for a system clinical service line.
Primary
May provide consultation on ethical issues. May provide individual and group counseling sessions and crisis intervention. May develop and facilitate various support groups. Plans and conducts religious services when needs indicate. Participates in or chairs various multi-disciplined hospital committees. Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating established spiritual health programs, policies and procedures. Assesses and identifies areas for program development and assists in establishing new research, training and innovating intervention initiatives. Contributes to writing and publishing in professional journals when indicated. May teach or lecture by invitation. Prepares and conducts workshops and discussion groups on topics related to clinical spiritual health. Will be responsible to participate in patient treatment plans, multi-disciplinary rounds and periodic on-call. Provides care for staff to help in ameliorating burnout and to increase resilience and team cohesion. Performs related responsibilities as required.
Education: A Masters of Divinity or qualifying graduate degree that meets criteria for BCCI, Inc. (BCC) board certification. Ordination or endorsement by an acknowledged faith tradition. Four consecutive units of ACPE, Inc. clinical spiritual health education (CPE) with demonstrated competence.
Specialty areas require previous health care experience in the designated service (i.e. mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics) and may require certification by one or more certifying agencies.
Expectations within the first 1.5 years are to complete BCCI, Inc. board certification (BCC) foundational preparation in Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT's) and become a registered clinician in Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH's).
Physical
REQUIREMENTS (Medium
Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Environmental
FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Requires a Master of Divinity or qualifying graduate degree, ordination/endorsement, and four units of ACPE clinical education. Candidates must obtain BCCI board certification and CCSH registration within 1.5 years.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Georgia are often competitive because employers look for candidates with a master’s degree in a related field or an active Georgia nursing license, plus prior behavioral health experience; inpatient experience is especially valued. Benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit against the original posting before applying.