Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYThe Chaplain assesses plans coordinates and provides care and counseling according to the spiritual and religious needs of patients family members and friends Hospital staff and volunteers The Chaplain serves as the Hospitalrsquos representative to the religious community and to other appropriate entities and demonstrates behavior consistent with the mission of Hartford HealthCare The Chaplain shall be available for consultations support and education of patientsfamiliesstaffvolunteers The Chaplain shall provide hour emergency care personally or by utilizing staff and volunteer clergyWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYThe Chaplain assesses plans coordinates and provides care and counseling according to the spiritual and religious needs of patients family members and friends Hospital staff and volunteers The Chaplain serves as the Hospitalrsquos representative to the religious community and to other appropriate entities and demonstrates behavior consistent with the mission of Hartford HealthCare The Chaplain shall be available for consultations support and education of patientsfamiliesstaffvolunteers The Chaplain shall provide hour emergency care personally or by utilizing staff and volunteer clergyEducation Master Degree from accredited institution in a related field Master of Divinity or a Master of Theology from a recognized seminary divinity school or college of theology preferredExperience One year experience as a chaplain in a recognized setting A minimum of three years of pastoral care experience as a Chaplain is preferred of which two years should be in a hospital settingLicensure Certification Registration Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education required Ordained or commissioned for ministry by a recognized faith group or denomination and is in good standing with hisher religiousspiritual community preferred Board Certification by Association of Professional Chaplains or recognized organization preferred Knowledge Skills and Ability Requirementsbull Excellent communication skillsbull Competency in electronic medical record documentation with intermediate skills in Microsoft Officebull Interpersonal skills needed to work with distressed and anxious patients families and employeesbull Analytical ability to assess spiritual needs and well being of personrsquos in care and identify intervention strategies to supportWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducation Master Degree from accredited institution in a related field Master of Divinity or a Master of Theology from a recognized seminary divinity school or college of theology preferredExperience One year experience as a chaplain in a recognized setting A minimum of three years of pastoral care experience as a Chaplain is preferred of which two years should be in a hospital settingLicensure Certification Registration Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education required Ordained or commissioned for ministry by a recognized faith group or denomination and is in good standing with hisher religiousspiritual community preferred Board Certification by Association of Professional Chaplains or recognized organization preferred Knowledge Skills and Ability Requirementsbull Excellent communication skillsbull Competency in electronic medical record documentation with intermediate skills in Microsoft Officebull Interpersonal skills needed to work with distressed and anxious patients families and employeesbull Analytical ability to assess spiritual needs and well being of personrsquos in care and identify intervention strategies to supportWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment