CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN

California Department of State Hospitals; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 64,091 - 84,157; Part time

Job summary

Patton State Hospital, located in San Bernardino County, seeks a Catholic Chaplain for a permanent, part-time role in Enhancement Services. TheChaplain will conduct Catholic Services, provide spiritual counseling to patients and their families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support care.

Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualification highlighting mental health experience, teamwork, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/experience of patients with mental health conditions in a hospital setting.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary hospital team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct Catholic services on weekends.
• Provide spiritual counseling to patients and families.
• Support psychosocial and ethical discussions in clinical settings.

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-525141

Position #(s): 502-480-9916-XXX

Working Title: Catholic Chaplain

Classification: CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN

$5,743.00 - $7,541.00 1/2 time monthly salary: $2,871.50 - $3,770.50

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Bernardino County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time - 1/2 Time

Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton

Job Description And Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Part-Time appointment to the Catholic Chaplain classification. This position exists in Enhancement Services, which is under the direct supervision of the Program Assistant, Enhancement Services.

Enhancement Services is looking for an individual that possesses a high degree of professionalism, initiative and independence with performing tasks. Candidates must be able to communicate in a courteous, professional and effective manner with different departments in the hospital. Candidates must have the ability to be tactful, exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with staff and management. Chaplains are expected to work as a team to provide a safe and secure environment. In addition, the qualified person must be patient-oriented, a collaborative team player, have awareness of safety/security, flexibility and pay attention to detail.

Duties include preparing and conducting Catholic Religious Services, typically held on Saturdays or Sundays, and other Rituals of Catholic tradition for patients; providing spiritual counseling to patients in groups and on units; counseling patients and their families on moral and ethical problems; establish a rapport with patients, analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action; using spiritual assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in the clinical setting; understanding and helping others discover meaning in the experience of suffering grief and loss; understanding the ways in which psychosocial dynamics and cultural/ethical differences affect pastoral care practices and circumstances.

All applicants must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) letter of no more than 1 page, including the following:

• Knowledge/experience of patients with mental health conditions in a hospital or forensic setting, or prior mental health experience, and why you would be a good fit to work with this population
• Knowledge/experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and how you approach this dynamic
• Describe additional qualifications or assets that make you an excellent candidate for working within the Chaplaincy Department at Patton State Hospital

Department Information

DSH – Patton

3102 E. Highland Avenue

Patton, CA 92369

http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov