Per Diem Catholic Priest Chaplain – Includes Weekend Hours

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Chaplains work in the Department of Spiritual Care to meet the spiritual and religious needs of patients, families and staff.  

Duties of a Chaplain may include the following but are not limited to: 

• Patient visitations with specific attention to staff referrals and family concerns.
• Interdisciplinary approach to staff members.
• Maintain awareness of hospital systems; facilitate an awareness of Chaplaincy to others.
• Leader of prayer; develop/plan seasonal, interfaith or memorial services.
• Provide liturgical support for religious services.
• Provide support to the Deshanes Muscular Dystrophy Clinic.
• Night/Weekend/Holiday/flexible hours coverage may be required.

Qualifications

Required :  Candidates must possess ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the Chaplains faith or denomination at the time of appointment and maintain such endorsement for the duration of their employment.   Ability to work with all faith traditions.   Ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred :  Masters of Divinity from an ATS accredited program.  Four units of CPE through ACPE, NACC, CASC.  One year experience as a chaplain post completion of CPE.  Specialty training in palliative and/or hospice care.  Board certified or board certified within 2 years of hire through a recognized cognate group: APC, NAJC, NACC or CASC.

Special Notes :   Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview :  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). 

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. 

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as – $xxx-$xxx.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition, all full-time CSEA positions have an additional $3,087 for location,

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Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.