Intern-Pastoral Care

Hillcrest Healthcare System

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

Tulsa, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will participate in didactic seminars, case presentations, and direct ministry to patients, families, and staff. They are also responsible for participating in a 24-hour on-call rotation as a duty chaplain.

Looking for a summer internship in Pastoral Care? This role involves direct ministry to patients, families, and staff while participating in didactic seminars and on-call rotations. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with graduate-level theological education being a plus, and strong communication skills are essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Pastoral care

Spiritual care

Ministry

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical pastoral education

Patient support

Crisis intervention

Job Description

Join our team for a Summer Chaplin & Spiritual Care Pastoral Care Intern in Tulsa, OK. 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

  • Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.
  • The CPE Resident maintains a minimum of 8-hour-per-day responsibility to the training program each Monday-Friday during the educational year, September through May participating in didactic seminars, case presentation, pastor’s support group, supervisory conference and direct ministry to patients, families, and staff in assigned areas.
  • Also, a CPE Resident is responsible to participate in the in-house, twenty-four-hour-a-day on-call rotation as a duty chaplain.
  • The CPE Resident is to engage in CPE training in a manner that increases their ministry formation, and pastoral identity and skills. Learning and ministry is done in an age-appropriate manner with sensitivity to gender, culture, and faith orientation.

Bachelor degree preferred. Graduate level theological education preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal). 

**Please complete both the Hillcrest application "Apply Online", and the Intern specific application. 

Please note that the CPE Intern specific application lists additional admission requirements as well that are to be sent directly to the Pastoral Care department/CPE program.**https://hillcrestmedicalcenter.com/services/pastoral-care

For more information contact CPE office, Vicki Taylor LaFave at 918-579-6210.

Hillcrest Healthcare System

Hillcrest HealthCare System is changing lives for the better, together. Serving eastern Oklahoma, the system includes: - 8 hospitals: Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Bailey Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, Hillcrest Hospital Pryor - 2 physician groups: Oklahoma Heart Institute and Utica Park Clinic - 4,600 employees - 489 employed providers - 1,173 licensed beds - Nearly 500,000 outpatient visits per year - More than 130,000 ER visits per year

Runway Icon
Boost Your Interview Chances

With Runway

See Your Fit for This Role

1-5 min

Your Score

?

Top Applicants

90%

Your Job Search Advantage

Key Gaps & Next Steps:

Address these in your resume & Interview

Top Strengths For This Role

Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

Your Interview Guide

A Personalized Interview Strategy

Freshest Opportunities

Never Miss a Good Fit

Get notified when jobs mach your criteria