William Harris
Fairfield,ME
Summary
A professional chaplain performing clinical assignments for soldiers/veterans in United States. In addition to patients within Hospice, and Medical hospitals. Demonstrated working knowledge in variety of theological and philosophical approaches to questions surrounding death, pain, suffering, suicidal thoughts, and the meaning of human existence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chaplain
U.S. Army Reserve
05.2018 - Current
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Collaborate with Mental Health Service to help meet the needs of Veterans in crisis, for on-going risk assessment, and appropriately refer to Mental Health professionals regarding patients expressing evidence of suicidally, and other mental health issues beyond the Chaplain's scope of practice.
- Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to soldiers and their families
- Provided spiritual/ pastoral care and mental health counseling in the in/outpatient Mental Health Service using individual and/or group settings of Veterans with PTSD, moral/spiritual injuries, grief/bereavement, stress, anxiety, depression, anger and other mental health needs.
- Mediate conflict, hold various emotions and diffuse moral distress among soldiers with complex crisis situations
- Accompany soldiers during battle activities and provided spiritual moral support
- Provided memorial services for veterans/soldiers
- Collaborated with Voluntary Service and others to provide Chaplain assistance such as invocations/benedictions, non-denominational prayers and ministry of presence at facility observances for various programs/events like Veterans Day, Memorial Day, POW/MIA ceremony, Diversity programs, Vet Center functions and other special events in support of the VA mission.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with Veterans/Soldiers and provided pastoral care
Chaplain
North Florida Regional Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided pastoral care and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
- Provided spiritual, emotional and PTSD support for Veterans Patient admitted.
- Provided comprehensive working knowledge of Chaplain Service, to include its mission, duties, priorities, and goals, as it relates to leadership and Chaplaincy program functions.
- Responds in a timely manner to emergencies or crises when spiritual/pastoral care is appropriate for Veterans and/or staff.
- Performs timely notetaking of assessments, encounters, treatment provided and plan of care. Ensure accurate health care records on all patients, protect patient health care information ensuring ethical professional standards, and promote continuity of care.
- Administers ordinances/sacraments, coordinates resources to meet specific faith-group needs for Veteran patients based on their religious preference, and creates partnerships with community clergy to ensure effective support for the patient/family when requested care is beyond the Chaplain's ecclesiastical endorsement agreement.
- Recorded patient information with MEDTECH database accurately and timely.
- Supported medical teams, offering compassionate assistance when handling traumatic and end-of-life situations.
- Facilitated prayer, rituals, worship services and spirituality
- Developed and provided educational materials and training to families and staff.
- Provided bereavement and grief support.
Chaplain
Haven Hospice
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in crisis
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Planned hospice care for elderly, Veterans and disabled patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and chaplain knowledge.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family through dedicated listening, kind words
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2022
Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05.2011
Skills
- Stress management assistance
- Spiritual guidance
- Materials preparation
- Worship participation
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Interdenominational networking
- Preaching
- Inspirational leadership
- Leadership development
- Crisis management
Certification
- Board Certified Chaplain, Association of Certified Christian Chaplains
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). The Institute of Clinical Pastoral Education - completed four units of CPE from a CPE center that is accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Ecclesiastical Endorsement, Church of God In Christ, Inc
- Army ACE Suicide Intervention, Ft. Jackson, SC
Timeline
Chaplain
North Florida Regional Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2021
Chaplain
Haven Hospice
07.2019 - 12.2020
Chaplain
U.S. Army Reserve
05.2018 - Current
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Master of Divinity - Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Saint Leo University
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