Chaplain – Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy – Westchester Behavioral Health Center – Per Diem

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Lead the spiritual care and support pathway at New York’s top hospital.

At NewYork-Presbyterian, we’re passionate about holistic care and caring. We deliver hope, healing, and lasting health to every individual and family in our care. Now, we’re inviting you to help make it possible. Transform your career within the Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Department at NewYork-Presbyterian. We seek a skilled, compassionate Chaplain to serve patients, loved ones, and staff's religious, spiritual, and existential needs. This role also serves as a resource to colleagues, providing education on religious needs and observances according to various faith traditions.  Lead worship and meditation services. Support families as they make difficult care decisions. Visit hospital units, lead support groups, and be a vital source of guidance and compassion for patients facing life-altering conditions.

Chaplain – Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy – Westchester Behavioral Health Center – Per Diem

Join a dedicated team of staff members and an extensive Clinical Pastoral Education program that includes residents, interns, and supervisory education students. We're shaping the future of hospital-based spiritual care through our Accredited Clinical Pastoral Education programs, seminary field education, and other training. Join us and help impact the lives of patients from across the world.

Working Weekends & Holidays will be required. 

Required Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Completion of one unit of CPE
• If ordained, good standing with the ordaining religious body and able to provide an official endorsement from a denominational official.

Preferred Criteria:

• Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains’ Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc., the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Neshama: the Association of Jewish Chaplains, the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, and/or the ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education—including four units of ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education
• Master’s degree in theology, psychology, or philosophy (or equivalent), and recognized faith-/spiritual-group endorsement (or equivalent)

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.