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CHAPLAIN

PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #25-005188-0001

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Introduction

The Thomas B. Finan Center is an inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Cumberland, Maryland. It is owned and managed by the state of Maryland.  This state psychiatric facility operates 88 beds. The Finan Center provides services to persons who are 18 years of age and older.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Thomas B. Finan Center
10102 Country Club Road
Cumberland, MD 21502

This facility is located two and a half hours from Baltimore, MD.

Main Purpose of Job

The Chaplain coordinates the pastoral care services for the Thomas B. Finan Center to include coordination of the community clergy services for the hospital.

POSITION DUTIES

Some job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Providing pastoral care ministry to patients and staff members requesting services. 
  • Providing regularly scheduled organized religious functions to all patients who request it. 
  • Participating in hospital-wide functions in order to promote a pastoral-spiritual environment that is caring and responsive to all elements of human dignity. 
  • Participating in ongoing Performance Improvement and special projects as requested. This is done through analysis of treatment and program outcomes and participation in Performance Improvement teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's of Divinity degree from a recognized theological seminary or equivalent and be ordained or commissioned to function in a ministry.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Chaplaincy and Ministry experience
  • Pastoral Care experience
  • Experience in a Forensic, Psychiatric or Healthcare setting
  • Experience with extra services including Bible Study, Worship Events and Individual Pastoral Counseling
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
The desired candidate should also possess Board of Chaplaincy Certification.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to your application. Should you wish to include a cover letter with your resume, please upload the two as one file.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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