CALLISTUS OJIKE
Redding,CA
Summary
Dedicated and Board-Certified Chaplain, boasting extensive experience in pastoral care, legal advocacy, and a demonstrated proficiency in Medical Ethics & Health Law. Skilled in complementary and integrative spiritual care, patient advocacy, and education on advance healthcare directives, I contribute to comprehensive healthcare for the whole person in the United States.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Staff Chaplain
Dignity Health, Mercy Medical Center Redding
11 2023 - Current
- Provides nondiscriminatory care that respects all diversities.
- Provides spiritual, pastoral, and emotional care to patients and caregivers.
- Advocates for patients and provides education on Advance Healthcare Directives to patients and their families upon admission
- Utilizes intervention strategies that effectively address spiritual needs of patients experiencing trauma, grief, critical illness.
- Supports diverse religious preferences by coordinating with local faith community leaders to provide appropriate resources for patients.
- Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate spiritual care and support to individuals and families during challenging times.
- Collaborated with Mission Integration Director to develop and implement plans for increasing patient satisfaction, boosting satisfaction.
Chaplain Resident
UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
09 2022 - 08 2023
- Provided pastoral and spiritual care to diverse and multi-faith population at UC Davis Medical Center
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team in providing spiritual care toward complementary and integrative patient care
- Provided guidance to patients and families in ethical decision making.
- Provided Research Informed spiritual care
- Maintained accurate records of chaplain visits and pertinent patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Facilitated support groups for various populations, promoting healing through shared experiences and mutual understanding.
Legal Intern
Providential Support Services Incorporated
01 2022 - 09 2022
- Conducted legal research on health law and medical ethics for organization's healthcare substance abuse programs and initiatives.
- Provided education and public sensitization programs on substance abuse
- Counseled and provided spiritual and emotional support to victims of substance abuse especially homeless persons
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Participated in client consultations, helping to address their concerns and provide valuable information regarding their cases.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Supported the firm's pro bono initiatives, dedicating time, and effort to provide quality legal services to underprivileged clients.
Associate Attorney
Country Hill Attorneys and Solicitors
11 2016 - 01.2021
- Prepared legal documents and research-informed legal advice to clients
- Implemented the Organization's Corporate Social Responsibilities through free legal aid to illegally detained prisoners and those awaiting trial
- Conducted the public legal awareness programs
- Planned and implemented humanitarian support programs for the firm.
- Provided pro bono legal services to indigent persons
- Conducted over twenty-five settlement negotiations worth over $7,00,000
Chairman
Justice and Peace Initiative SMMM
11 2016 - 12 2020
- Reviewed over 50 legal and court documents to determine on steps to take in advocacy
- Facilitated release of many inmates (awaiting trial) at federal and state correctional facilities
- Planned, coordinated, and provided pastoral/spiritual support to inmates.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
SMMM, ARCHDIOCESE OF LAGOS
10 2011 - 12 2020
- Collaborated with Federal Prisons to provide pastoral care and legal aid.
- Established spiritual direction programs to various age groups
- Provided pastoral care at Lagos University Teaching Hospital through visitation, counseling, and spiritual care
- Organized retreats and seminars to increase youth participation in parish
- Collaborated with Federal Prisons to provide pastoral care and legal aid.
- Delivered dynamic sermons that effectively communicated biblical truths while addressing contemporary issues faced by today's Christians.
- Mentored youth group members, providing guidance and support for personal and spiritual development.
- Championed diversity and inclusion within the church by promoting open dialogue and inclusive programming.
Dean of Students SMMM THEOLOGATE
Sons of Mary Religious Order
08 2010 - 09 2011
- Planned and coordinated seminary's day-to-day running, organizing various academic seminars and conferences
- Provided spiritual care and counseling to students
- Designed and implemented seminary's financial budget, ensuring accountability and transparency
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior and performance.
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Levels I & II -
University of California - Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA08.2023
Master of Laws LL.M - Health Law & Bioethics
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA12.2021
European & International Law -
University of Augsburg
Augsburg, Germany 07.2018
B.L. - Law Practice and Procedures
Nigerian Law School Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria11.2016
Bachelor of Laws LL.B -
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria09.2015
Master of Divinity -
Pontifical Urban University
Rome06.2010
Bachelor of Philosophy -
Pontifical Urban University
Rome06.2005
Skills
- Expertise in medical ethics and support for ethical decision-making
- Professionally competent in nondiscriminatory spiritual care
- Comprehensive and integrative care for the whole person, including those with substance abuse issues, suicidal ideation, and homelessness
- Proven track record in alternative dispute resolution and patient advocacy
Certification
- Board Certified Chaplain, APC
- Board Certified Chaplain, NACC
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Certification
- Call to Bar Certification
- Priestly Ordination/Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Int'l Law Certification, Uni Augsburg, Germany
- Dispute Resolution Specialist
- California Life Insurance Certification
Affiliations
- Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy Religious Order
- Board of Certified Chaplains Incorporated (BCCI)
- Catholic Diocese of Sacramento
- National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)
- Nigerian Igbo Community, Sacramento
- Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)
- Certified Associate, UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators ACIArb
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
- Member, American Law Society
- Penn State Law Alumnus
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Staff Chaplain
Dignity Health, Mercy Medical Center Redding
11 2023 - Current
Chaplain Resident
UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
09 2022 - 08 2023
Legal Intern
Providential Support Services Incorporated
01 2022 - 09 2022
Associate Attorney
Country Hill Attorneys and Solicitors
11 2016 - 01.2021
Chairman
Justice and Peace Initiative SMMM
11 2016 - 12 2020
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
SMMM, ARCHDIOCESE OF LAGOS
10 2011 - 12 2020
Dean of Students SMMM THEOLOGATE
Sons of Mary Religious Order
08 2010 - 09 2011
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Levels I & II -
University of California - Davis Medical Center
Master of Laws LL.M - Health Law & Bioethics
Pennsylvania State University
European & International Law -
University of Augsburg
B.L. - Law Practice and Procedures
Nigerian Law School Lagos
Bachelor of Laws LL.B -
University of Lagos
Master of Divinity -
Pontifical Urban University
Bachelor of Philosophy -
Pontifical Urban University
- Board Certified Chaplain, APC
- Board Certified Chaplain, NACC
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Certification
- Call to Bar Certification
- Priestly Ordination/Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Int'l Law Certification, Uni Augsburg, Germany
- Dispute Resolution Specialist
- California Life Insurance Certification
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