Spiritual Care Clinician Educator

Job title: Spiritual Care Clinician Educator

Company: St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Job description: POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Director of Mission and Spiritual Care of the St. Joseph’s Health System, the Spiritual Care Clinician Educator is accountable for managing, providing and evaluating programs of Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE) throughout the SJHS in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC). The Spiritual Care Clinician Educator develops curriculum, supervises Spiritual Care residents’ and learners’ clinical work, provides educational opportunities and evaluates residents and learners also ensuring the direct or delegated supervision of Masters level practicum students when receiving these individuals into an education program within the SJHS.In conjunction with Spiritual Care Clinician Educator responsibilities, the candidate selected for this position will be grounded in clinical practice and take responsibility, in consultation with the Director of Mission and Spiritual Care, for the delivery of Spiritual Care clinical services as assigned, including conducting spiritual assessments, planning of care, and treatments and interventions. The Spiritual Care Clinician Educator provides spiritual and/or religious care and counselling to inpatient and outpatient populations and their attending family members, friends and significant others.The Spiritual Care Clinician Educator will work collaboratively with other supervisors and stakeholders in the field in planning, coordinating and administering programs and events to ensure effective and efficient delivery within available resources of the overall training program of the department that are aligned to the priorities and strategic directions of the organization. The Spiritual Care Clinician Educator will liaise with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) and other educational institutions and work collaboratively to optimize learner and resident intake/flow and clinical experience for residents and learners. This individual will also be responsible for the preparation of, and the leadership of the SPE Program Accreditation process in a timely manner. The incumbent is also responsible for promoting the development, facilitation, collaboration and completion of research projects engaged by the Spiritual Care staff and that of residents and learners. The Spiritual Care Clinician Educator is also responsible for the training, ongoing education and ongoing supervision of all assignments of the Spiritual Care Support Volunteers within the Spiritual Care Department. Participating in the On-Call clinical responsibilities of the Spiritual Care Department will also be an expectation of the person in this role.QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters of Divinity or a graduate degree in a related theological field
• Must be a registered member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and meets requirements for provision of supervision for residents and learners seeking Registered Psychotherapist supervision hours
• Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) which includes 4 units (1600 hours) of Supervised Pastoral Education plus a minimum of 1000 hours of work experience
• Certified Spiritual Care Supervisor-Educator with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC), including a minimum of 800 hours Provisional Supervisory Training, 400 hours in consultation with a peer mentor
• Member in good standing of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
• Minimum 4 years previous experience in a healthcare setting as a CASC-Certified Supervisor Educator is preferred
• Conceptual knowledge of clinical supervision required
• Aptitude in SPE program design, implementation and administration
• Engagement in the supervision of individual SPE residents and learners
• Facilitation of SPE group seminars and related activities
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• CPI training
• Possesses the competencies of the Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner as per the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care

PLEASE NOTE
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

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Location: Hamilton, ON

Job date: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:45:40 GMT

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