PSYCHIATRIC CHAPLAIN 2 - 12022025-73333

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time

12 / 02 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time

Closing Date / Time

12 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$3,631.00

Salary (Annually)

$43,572.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Nashville, TN

Department

Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, RIVERBEND MAXIMUM SECURITY INSTITUTION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal historyin order to be considerd for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in divinity, theology, or religious studies and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional pastoral work.

Substitution for the Required Master's Degree : Additional professional pastoral experience may substitute for the required graduate education on a year-for-year basis. (Two years of experience is required to completely substitute for the master's degree.)

Substitution of Specialized Training for Experience : Completion of the Basic level in an accredited Clinical Pastoral Education Program (i.e., CPE, Basic) may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitution of Education for Experience : Graduate coursework in divinity, theology, or religious studies may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. (36 quarter hours of study equals one year of experience.)

Substitution for the Required Bachelor's Degree : Additional professional pastoral experience may substitute for the required undergraduate education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

OR

Two years of full-time professional pastoral work with the State of Tennessee.

Necessary Special Qualifications : Applicant must have a current ordination or endorsement by their religious faith community.

Examination Method : Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing pastoral work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. An incumbent in this class directs pastoral services as the only residential chaplain at an institution in a mental health or correctional setting. This class differs from Psychiatric Chaplain 1 in that an incumbent of the latter acts in an entry working level capacity. This class differs from Psychiatric Chaplain 3 in that an incumbent of the latter directs pastoral services and supervises other chaplains.

Responsibilities

• Interprets various rules, regulations, and policies for internal and external partners to facilitate understanding, ensuring accurate communication of procedures and documentation.
• Processes individual and group religious accommodation requests per policy, verifies accuracy of information from various sources, and compiles reports and files on religious matters.
• Reviews and evaluates current chaplaincy policies to ensure compliance, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Models effective performance to encourage team success and build trust while evaluating volunteer performance to ensure adherence to policies.
• Communicates with external partners, families, offenders, clients, and volunteers to provide information, ensure coverage, and facilitate religious and personal matters.
• Offers emotional support to offenders, clients, and their families, as well as staff and their families, during times of illness, death, or personal need.
• Coordinates special activities and events by utilizing volunteer groups and managing schedules for religious services, volunteer participation, and meetings.
• Manages scheduling, filing, and correspondence, incorporating unscheduled tasks to ensure the timely completion of work, and organizing personal workload.
• Monitors religious activities, volunteers performance, and communication between offenders / clients and their families to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Conducts orientation and training sessions for volunteers and new employees, providing necessary information on religious services and enhancing knowledge for offenders / clients.

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