Description
The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Chaplain for the Elmira Psychiatric Center. The Chaplain will provide spiritual care services to patients, including leading therapeutic group discussions, facilitating worship services, and offering grief recognition and bereavement support. The ideal candidate will have experience in interfaith spiritual practices and possess an understanding of the spiritual and emotional needs of individuals navigating diagnosed mental health needs. Key responsibilities include conducting therapeutic groups, worship services, and specialized programs, as well as providing individual spiritual support to patients and families.
• Conduct a minimum of one therapeutic group session per week on the children and families' unit
• Conduct a minimum of two worship services per week on the adult units
• Conduct specialized programs and small groups
• Offer individual spiritual support as needed
• Uphold ethical standards related to confidentiality, boundaries, and non-coercion in spiritual conversations