Chaplain Cover Letter

Chaplain Cover Letter

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How to Write the Chaplain Cover Letter

74069 Echo Shore
Harveyfurt, OH 67746-0108
Dear Corey Ritchie,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the chaplain position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for patient-centered theological, spiritual and religious care; including spiritual and emotional support and guidance for patients, families, caregivers and staff.*.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • Endorsement or recommendation of won religious body/faith
  • Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units
  • Understanding and acceptance of the hospice philosophy
  • High integrity, including the maintenance of confidential information
  • Masters in Theology or Religious studies
  • Ordination and/or endorsement by his/her denominations authority
  • Minimum two units of Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide pastoral care appropriate to the patients served and know the principles of growth and development over the life span

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Lennox Rice

Responsibilities for Chaplain Cover Letter

Chaplain responsible for and updates programs for presentation to newly-arrived inmates that orient them to the Chaplain's office and current religious programs.

Affiliation and active involvement with a recognized Christian denomination
Meets the certification standards of the American Correctional Chaplains Association
Properly credentialed to conduct religious services according to the teaching of his/her particular religion or denomination
Knowledge and practice of theology
High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least 12 credits of counseling, psychology, or pastoral care courses and at least three credits on religion at the bachelor's or master's level
Documentation of ordination, commission or endorsement by a recognized faith group to function in a ministry of Pastoral Care
Ecclesiastical Letter of Support from one’s faith group indicating that the Chaplain 1 is currently in “good standing” and is accountable to and supported for ministry as a chaplain
Membership in The Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), The National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) or Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or in the process of application for certification by one of the aforementioned certifying bodies preferred

Chaplain Examples

Example #1

Example of Chaplain Cover Letter

405 Tasha Ranch
South Kendallmouth, CO 68370
Dear Parker Sporer,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the chaplain position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for religious counseling and spiritual guidance within the facility at the direction of the psychology team.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Provide documentation of a minimum of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), the National Association of Catholic Chaplains , or the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE/ACPEP)
  • Short-term pastoral counseling
  • Grief support and guidance
  • Help facilitating end-of-life decision-making
  • Assistance in communication with caregivers
  • Conflict resolution among patients and family members
  • Emotional and spiritual support to health care staff
  • Chaplain will cover for full time chaplains as needed

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

Cameron Smith

Example #2

Example of Chaplain Cover Letter

406 Evangeline Union
South Duane, SC 52464-5574
Dear River Corkery,

I would like to submit my application for the chaplain opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the theological framework to assure spiritual care can be delivered through the coordinated efforts of the volunteer clergy network.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Knowledge of grief process and unique needs of patients experiencing perinatal and neonatal loss
  • Previous experience in a hospital setting either as a clinical student or work setting preferred
  • Previous experience in crisis/trauma care preferred
  • Previous experience with grieving parents preferred
  • Ensure families in the PDA are seen by a relevant faith minister as soon as possible after their arrival
  • Attend daily family review meetings when families are in residence
  • Support families during the returns process, engaging with other agencies to provide support and encouragement
  • Engage in all relevant safeguarding activities including monthly lessons learned reviews and training

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Campbell Hauck

Example #3

Example of Chaplain Cover Letter

2607 Newton Track
Sanfordview, RI 43561
Dear Blake Corkery,

Please consider me for the chaplain opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for emergency Ministrations, including pastoral care, counseling, hospital/home visitation, sacraments for the sick and funerals.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • The Chaplain will participate on on-call rotation, usually one week per month
  • Board Certification preferred from a recognized certifying body
  • Of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
  • Four or more units of CPE or equivalent for certification
  • Graduate studies in pastoral theology and/or pastoral counseling preferred
  • Possesses a knowledge of the human growth and development of patients served
  • Understands the range of treatment needed by the patients served
  • Respect and sensitivity for varied religious preferences

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Reese Schaefer

Example #4

Example of Chaplain Cover Letter

720 Zemlak Bypass
Lake Norbert, MN 38351-3422
Dear Marion Pagac,

Please consider me for the chaplain opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for regular and person religious leadership at worship and prayer gatherings, establishing working relationships with local clergy and coordinating their contributions to the facility's religious program, providing assistance to such clergy in the understanding of detainee related problems, overseeing all religious services and meetings and overseeing the fair and equitable management of all resources.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

  • Documentation of current ecclesial endorsement
  • Professional knowledge of medical, moral and ethical issures as they relate to chapaincy during the continuum of life
  • Certification or eligible for certification (with four units of Clinical Pastoral Education) as Chaplain by National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)
  • Ecclesiastical endorsement of faith community
  • Current bioethical education
  • Requires walking, standing, some bending and stooping, have adequate vision and hearing
  • BA in Theology
  • National Association of Catholic Chaplains and/or the College of Chaplains

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Justice Hartmann

Example #5

Example of Chaplain Cover Letter

5909 Monnie Fork
New Barneymouth, ID 33099
Dear Armani Leuschke,

I am excited to be applying for the position of chaplain. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for pastoral care to the local ministry and community through performing sacraments , rituals , blessings and liturgies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the Bible and an understanding of the spiritual needs of the residents and employees thru professional development opportunities
  • Two completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Ecclesiastical endorsement relevant to offering pastoral care to patients and families in a hospital context
  • Utilizes effective spiritual assessment and sound pastoral counseling principles in offering pastoral care and in working with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Prior ministry experience, especially in an institutional setting is strongly preferred
  • Ordination or equivalent from faith group
  • Experience in acute care, hospice or long term care
  • Provide documentation of current endorsement of, good standing in a denomination in accordance with the requirements of his/her faith tradition

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Ari Jakubowski

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