Pastoral Care Associate

Yale New Haven Health
United States, Connecticut, New London
365 Montauk Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 11, 2025
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. With The Guidance Of The Manager Of Pastoral Care, Assists As Needed With Direct Pastoral Care To Patients And Their Families And With Spiritually Supporting Hospital Staff. Participates In Departmental Meetings And Educational Sessions. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Provide Direct Pastoral Care To Patients, Families, And Staff. 2. Provide Periodic On-Call Coverage On Weeknights And Weekends, In Cooperation With Other Chaplains. 3. Assess Spiritual Conditions And Make Appropriate Plans For Follow-Up. 4. Document Pastoral Care Visits According To Policy In The Hospital?S Electronic Charting Program, And Comply With Other Departmental Procedures For Information Gathering And Statistical Purposes. 5. Make Referrals To Other Patient Care Areas (E.G. Social Work, Psychiatry) As Appropriate. 6. Contact Patient?S Place Of Worship With Patient?S Permission. 7. Participate In Departmental Meetings, Events, And Education As Negotiated. 8. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review. 9. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit. Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree Required. Master Of Divinity (M.Div.), Master Of Arts In Theology (Ma-Theology) Or Equivalent From Accredited Theological Seminary Preferred. EXPERIENCE One Year Working As Chaplain In A Health Care Setting (Inclusive Of Cpe) Preferred. LICENSURE Board Certification From Apc Or Equivalent Is Preferred SPECIAL SKILLS Letter Of Endorsement For Hospital Ministry By Appropriate Religious Authority YNHHS Requisition ID 162017