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Description Reporting to the Director of Spiritual Care and Education, the Chaplain is responsible for responding to the spiritual needs of patients, families and staff throughout the organization. The Chaplain provides spiritual support to patients and their loved ones who are confronting serious illness, making difficult treatment decisions, feeling alienated or alone, or experiencing conflict, despair or feelings of hopelessness. The Chaplain functions as a team member of the Department of Spiritual Care and Education at Mount Sinai Hospital and throughout the Mount Sinai Health System, and establishes collaborative relationships with the interdisciplinary care team, other professionals and the community. Responsibilities Visits patients on assigned floors, throughout the hospital, and, as appropriate, in outpatient settings. Assesses patient and family spiritual and/or religious needs, supports with appropriate interventions, and assesses outcomes. Demonstrates necessary chaplaincy knowledge and skills. Communicates effectively with patients of all demographics served by hospital. Participates in on-call rotation as needed. Maintains relationships with medical staff, nursing staff, ...