Spiritual Advisor/Pastoral Care

Spiritual Advisor/Pastoral Care

Program & Location: Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS), New Bedford
Education & Experience: Degree in urban ministry, theology, or related discipline or equivalent experience; Pastor/Chaplain a plus!
Pay Rate: $22-27/hour (Education & experience dependent)
Status: Part Time (8-16/hours per week); Flexible schedule; Occasionally remote

Benefits

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance 
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DSA
• PMLA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. 

Spiritual Advisor/Pastoral Care Requirements

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Proficiency and knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train High Point and Affiliated Organization (HPAO) Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program

Spiritual Advisor/Pastoral Care Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Clinical Director to develop a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment program to comply with all laws, regulations of the Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services; accrediting bodies and organizational policy
• Oversee hiring, training, supervision, directly or indirectly, and evaluation of all non-clinical staff of program
• Ensure staffing meets BSAS requirements on all shifts
• Annually review job descriptions for all unit staff
• Assure accurate and timely completion of all required documentation required by agency policy, regulation, or contract
• Assist in preparing an annual budget and managing expenses to stay within the approved budget
• Keep Clinical Director fully informed of critical incidents, unit productivity, client caseloads, expenditures, potential new contracts, and issues that could affect the program
• Attend and participate in management meetings as scheduled and professionally represent the facility in community meetings
• Reliable work attendance and ability to respond to after-hours emergency situations
• Demonstrated skill in supervision, coaching, and appropriate disciplinary documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and carry out responsibilities with minimal direction
• Maintain CPR, Crisis Management and other mandatory trainings

Spiritual Advisor/Pastoral Care Qualifications

• Clinical Pastoral Education training and experience working in the medical field as a Pastor/Chaplain a plus
• One year of full-time Pastoral experience, or equivalent
• Previous work in area of mental health preferred
• Familiarity with substance use treatment or 12 step programs a plus