Connect with an Established Organization of Faith & Provide for the Spiritual Needs of Participants of Community, Their Family, Volunteers, Staff & Others as it Pertains to the Organization’s Mission. Thereby Leading/Engaging in Corporate Worship Services, Groups & Team Building While Aligning/working with local Church Pastors, Religious Leaders and Established Conferences. Essentially Providing a Spiritual Presence Promoting Spiritual Growth & Well-Being of Community & Community at Large.
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Matthew-Jared Hopkins
Sellersville,PA
Summary
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Abington Jefferson Hospital
Director Pastoral Care
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all pastoral care staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient spiritual care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Created customized spiritual care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Grand View Hospital
Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
01.2012 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Completed initial intakes and follow-up assessments and coordinated resources and referrals based on assessment.
- Planned, coordinated and facilitated bereavement groups and delivered ongoing compassionate support to bereaved.
- Performed clinical supervision to bereavement team, pastoral care staff and interns and coordinated orientation, education and development of team members and volunteers.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Visited and counseled patients, families and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Recruited community chaplains, spiritual counselors and spiritual care volunteers to adequately meet patient, family and caregiver needs.
Flourishing Life Worship Center
Senior Pastor
02.2011 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Directed capital building projects resulting in increases to church membership and reductions in church expenses.
- Increased church membership by 56%.
Ceridian HPS
EAP Consultant
07.1996 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Monitored research, referrals and additional materials sent to clients.
- Resolved complex mental health concerns, assessed possible follow-ups and took action in crisis situations.
- Worked on special employee assistance program projects based on client and business needs.
- Identified high-risk cases and responded per client need with direction of management.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Education
Capella University
Master of Science in Marriage Family Therapy
10.2023
University Overview
Eastern University
Master of Divinity
05.1999
University Overview
University of Valley Forge Christian College
Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Counseling
05.1996
University Overview
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Coding Guidelines
- Customer Satisfaction
- Dietary Guidelines
- Leadership Development
- Spiritual Guidance
- Compassionate Care
- Community Outreach Programs
- Professional Relationships
- Strategic Planning
- Ministry Design
- Interdenominational Networking
- Congregational Care
- Sermons Preparation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Counsel Individuals
- Oversee Services
- Disciple-Making
- Speaking
- Counseling
- Preaching
- Officiating
Military Experience
Military Experience
06/1987, 05/1991, Army, Honorably DischargedReferences
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Director Pastoral Care
Abington Jefferson Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Grand View Hospital
01.2012 - 02.2022
Senior Pastor
Flourishing Life Worship Center
02.2011 - 06.2019
EAP Consultant
Ceridian HPS
07.1996 - 01.2012
Capella University
Master of Science in Marriage Family Therapy
Eastern University
Master of Divinity
University of Valley Forge Christian College
Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Counseling
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