HOPE CAROLINE FRIED
Bentonville
Summary
Professional board-certified interfaith chaplain with comprehensive experience in providing spiritual care and counseling in diverse settings. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration, adapting seamlessly to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Skilled in counseling, crisis intervention, and building meaningful connections. Reliable, empathetic, and adept at fostering supportive environment for individuals and teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Chaplain
Hospital for Special Surgery
04.2021 - 05.2025
- Provided spiritual support and counseling to patients and families during critical medical situations.
- Developed and facilitated grief support groups for bereaved families, enhancing emotional well-being.
- Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care as a member of the Interdisciplinary Spiritual Care Team.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess and respond to the spiritual needs of hospitalized patients.
- Supported diverse religious preferences by coordinating with local faith community leaders to provide appropriate resources for patients.
- Streamlined the chaplaincy program's operations by developing efficient documentation processes for tracking patient interactions and referrals.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of memorial services for patients who had passed away during their hospital stay.
- Promoted a positive work environment through participation in staff meetings, retreats, and workshops focusing on self-care and professional growth.
- Increased cultural competency among hospital staff through educational programs highlighting the importance of understanding diverse religious beliefs when providing patient care.
- Contributed to staff wellness initiatives by offering stress management techniques and opportunities for reflection through meditation or prayer sessions.
- Delivered educational workshops on spirituality in healthcare for staff, fostering a holistic approach to patient care.
- Maintained ongoing professional development by attending conferences, seminars, or webinars related to chaplaincy practice in the medical field.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Chaplain Resident (CPE Units III & IV)
Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided spiritual care to all patients and their loved ones, regardless of faith or spiritual tradition, in diverse clinical settings across our hospitals and ambulatory settings.
- Participated in a year-long CPE experiential learning program that focuses on developing culturally effective care, including structural competence, emotional intelligence, outcomes-oriented chaplaincy, ethics, reflective practice, theological reflexivity, and research.
- Led interdisciplinary meetings, enhancing communication between healthcare teams and spiritual care providers.
- Served as a compassionate presence during end-of-life transitions, supporting patients and families through the process of bereavement.
- Responded promptly to emergencies requiring chaplain services, prioritizing urgent needs of patients and their loved ones.
- Created and used spiritual assessments for crisis management, intervention, bereavement and chemical dependency.
- Provided emotional and spiritual support for all hospital staff including: nurses, doctors, housekeeping, security, social workers, physical therapists and many more.
- Facilitated group support sessions, meditation groups, and provide "Chi Time" service which includes engaging MSH staff utilizing a mobile cart filled with herbal tea, healthy packaged snacks, and aromatherapy.
Religious Knowledge Teacher/Chaplain (CPE Unit II)
St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Created and taught Religious Knowledge curriculum to primary and middle school children. Covered topics such as the meaning of prayer in a multi-religious context, the life of Jesus Christ and his emphasis on social justice, and the religious roots of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions while practicing positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Developed and led school worship and weekly all-school chapels on broad religious, self-care, and community themes.
- Provided pastoral care to students, faculty, and families of the St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's community.
Chaplain Intern
Selfhelp: Elder Care (CPE Unit I)
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Participated in educational seminars at The Jewish Theological Seminary under the supervision of Rabbi Mollie Cantor. Topics included: Multi-faith Dialogue, Elder Abuse, Introduction to Trauma, Race, and Ethnicity in Pastoral Care, among others.
- Completed clinical pastoral work at Selfhelp, an elder care social services agency under the umbrella of UJA/NY Federation, located in Flushing, Queens.
- Provided spiritual support, religious ritual, bereavement counseling, and prayer to diverse range of elderly individuals and their loved ones.
- Developed and led weekly visual-art based spirituality groups.
Primary Associate Teacher
Blue School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted lead teacher with all classroom instruction at an independent school for pre-school, elementary, and middle school students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards. Facilitated visual thinking and art appreciation classes and helped with daily classroom management.
- Facilitated individual and group activities to actively engage children and encourage cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of students.
- Helped to monitor the growth and development of children based on established learning objectives using age-appropriate assessment tools.
- Utilized technology tools to support interactive learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks.
Education
M. Div. - Interdisciplinary Study Concentration
Union Theological Seminary
New York, NY05.2020
B.A. - Art History-Museum Concentration, Religion Minor
Smith College
Northampton, MA05.2014
Skills
- Emotional & Spiritual Counseling
- Grief Support & End-of-Life Care
- Mental Health Awareness
- Crisis Management
- Mediation & Advocacy
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Public Speaking & Presentations
Certification
- Certified chaplain, Association of Professional Chaplains - Fall 2022
- Endorsement, Humanist Society - Spring 2021
Timeline
Staff Chaplain
Hospital for Special Surgery
04.2021 - 05.2025
Chaplain Resident (CPE Units III & IV)
Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2021
Chaplain Intern
Selfhelp: Elder Care (CPE Unit I)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Religious Knowledge Teacher/Chaplain (CPE Unit II)
St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's
01.2017 - 01.2020
Primary Associate Teacher
Blue School
01.2015 - 01.2017
M. Div. - Interdisciplinary Study Concentration
Union Theological Seminary
B.A. - Art History-Museum Concentration, Religion Minor
Smith College