Clinical Pastoral Education
at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Institutional Context
Good Samaritan Hospital is a 316 bed community hospital delivering tertiary level care in Downers Grove, Illinois; about twenty miles west of Chicago's loop.
Good Samaritan Hospital is an Illinois Level 1 Trauma Center and Level III Neonatal Care Center. There are over 700 physicians with admitting privileges, which means that virtually all medical/surgical specialties are represented in the patient areas. Additionally, there is a mental health center with inpatient and outpatient services for adults and seniors.
The place of religious faith in the healing process and as a means of support and comfort for the sick and dying has been accorded significant importance in the life and service of this healthcare system. Chaplains have been employed, they have played an important role in the management of the hospital, Clinical Pastoral Education programs have been supported financially and practically.
So in coming to Advocate Health Care's Good Samaritan Hospital, you come to a health care facility
- Where the religious beliefs and practices of patients and families are respected
- Where you will be welcomed and expected to minister-alongside the permanent Mission and Spiritual Care staff to patients, families and staff
- Where the uniqueness of your faith tradition will be valued; and
- Where we look forward to your personal contribution to our life and work with us
Our patients deserve compassionate and effective pastoral care. We are dedicated to providing excellence in pastoral care to patients, families, staff and our community. Our employees will also receive pastoral care from you. Welcome to Good Samaritan Hospital, clinical pastoral education and ministry to the community.
Description of Pastoral Care Department
The Department of Mission and Spiritual Care consists of the Vice President, the Manager, the Coordinator of CPE programs, six staff chaplains, and a secretary. Chaplaincy and pastoral education have been valued highly at Good Samaritan Hospital for over 15 years. Chaplains are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team and work on many hospital committees. Chaplains play a significant role in raising awareness of holistic patient care, ethical issues and community wellness. The Vice President of Mission and Spiritual Care is an integral part of the Executive team and thus has input into policy making and planning in keeping with Advocate Health Care's mission as a faith-based values-driven health care delivery system.
Unique Educational Elements
Each year between September and May there is a part-time Extended Unit. The extended program is scheduled to accommodate the needs of the participants. Full time eleven (11) week programs begin in June. Students complete a full week orientation and then join the permanent staff in providing pastoral care to patients, families and staff. All students have opportunities to lead worship services on Sundays in our chapel and in one of the adult psychiatric units. Students participate in weekend on-call coverage, after their initial orientation and training where they respond to requests for chaplains in any area of the hospital. Students work closely with full-time staff.
Pertinent Information for Applicants
A non-refundable deposit, applicable to fees, is required to hold a place in any program when the applicant is offered a position.
Students may not begin a program until they have complied with the mandated pre-employment physical exam, drug screening and criminal record background check.
For More Information...
Rev. Amy J. Snedeker
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630.275.1108
Amy.Snedeker@advocatehealth.com
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