STEVEN ARNDT
Summary
Accomplished and compassionate chaplain with 29 years of experience as an ordained minister, dedicated to meeting the comprehensive spiritual, relational, and emotional needs of patients, families, and staff. Consistently delivering transformative and holistic spiritual care, ensuring individuals receive the support they require during challenging times. Equipped diverse military populations with emotional and spiritual resilience as a master trainer for 7 years, fostering their well-being. Recognized for a well-organized approach and respectful demeanor, particularly in facilitating post-death bereavement processes and leading interfaith chapel services. Committed to providing individuals with peace, dignity, and meaning in their lives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Associate
Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Provides patient safety, supervision, documentation, mental health affirming interventions & groups
Hospice Chaplain
Hospice of Chattanooga
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support while timely documenting care in EHR
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture
- Communicated with 16 interdisciplinary healthcare team members to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and spiritual care
Chaplain Resident
CHI Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided spiritual expertise, comfort care, and practical assistance to 772 patients, 371 family members, and 108 staff in 423 bed facility
- Delivered advance directive education and compassionate end-of-life support
- Fully complied with HIPAA, risk management, and infection control
- Documented and reviewed EHR, EPIC system, maximizing continuity and collaboration
Educator - Consultant
US Navy Chaplains (Full Armor Group Inc.)
10.2013 - 06.2021
- Skilled Master trainer. Provided comprehensive training to over 11,000 military and their families in the US and Europe
- Led resiliency, suicide prevention/awareness, team building, conflict mitigation, sexual assault awareness and prevention, and Myers-Briggs Temperament awareness training
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational marriage and family retreats
Ordained Minister for 6 Churches Over 21 Years
Presbyterian Church
10.1994 - 09.2016
- Led worship, administered sacraments, provided spiritual care through visitation and counseling, officiating marriages, and funerals as solo pastor for 150 member churches
- Directed, recruited, and mentored leadership teams, committees, and provided holistic member and community care locally and regionally
- Led regional Hurricane Katrina disaster relief
- Elected North Alabama regional moderator and chaired regional ministries in Louisiana and Alabama.
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education Hospital Residency - 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
CHI Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN01.2022
Master of Divinity -
Columbia Theological Seminary
Decatur, GA01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL01.1990
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Grief support
- Crisis management
- Non- judgemental family support
- Ethically and culturally aware
- Respectful and caring communicator
- Sacraments administration
- Maintains strict confidentiality
Timeline
Behavioral Health Associate
Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Hospice Chaplain
Hospice of Chattanooga
06.2022 - 01.2024
Chaplain Resident
CHI Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2022
Educator - Consultant
US Navy Chaplains (Full Armor Group Inc.)
10.2013 - 06.2021
Ordained Minister for 6 Churches Over 21 Years
Presbyterian Church
10.1994 - 09.2016
Clinical Pastoral Education Hospital Residency - 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
CHI Memorial Hospital
Master of Divinity -
Columbia Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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