Chaplain

Dignity Health; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual support and counseling to patients and families. This role is essential in delivering holistic care, requiring effective communication and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in spiritual counseling, along with relevant certifications and experience in hospice care. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care and community well-being, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Chaplaincy experience in healthcare setting.
• Certification as Chaplain by NACC or APC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual counseling to patients and families.
• Document clinical progress and coordinate care with the team.

Skills

Spiritual Counseling

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Hospice Care

Spiritual Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theology

Master's Degree in Theology or Divinity

Job description

**Responsibilities**

The incumbent provides spiritual counseling and ministry to patients and their families, and functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.

+ Meets discipline specific productivity standard.

+ Demonstrates competency in spiritual counseling with hospice patients/families during field observation and testing.

+ Completes and submits documentation following established guidelines as measured by a defined evaluation process.

+ Physician orders are written according to policy.

+ Documents follow-up of identified problems.

+ Reviews and documents clinical progress toward goals.

+ Demonstrates coordination of care by appropriate communication with other disciplines and documents that communication, as measured by a defined evaluation process.

+ Meets agency/regulatory requirements for inderdisciplinary care planning as measured by a defined evaluation process.

**Qualifications**

**Experience:**

+ 1 year of Chaplaincy experience in the hospital or healthcare setting.

**Licensure:**

+ Certification or eligible for certification (with at least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education) as Chaplain by NACC or APC.

+ Certification as Chaplain by NACC (National Assn of Catholic Chaplains) or the APC (Assn of Professional Chaplains) preferred.

+ Current California Driver's License, possession of automobile insurance, and access to an operating motor vehicle.

+ Current BLS card.

**Education:**

+ Bachelor's Degree Advanced studies in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Spirituality preferred.

+ Masters degree in Theology or Divinity- preferred

**Training:**

+ 4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education

**Special Skills:**

+ Knowledge of: Hospice care; Principles of Death & Dying; Effective communication skills to work with interdisciplinary team; Beliefs and rituals of major religions; Mission, Philosophy, Values of Dignity Health and Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, Common Values for Community Sponsorship; Spiritual assessment; Ministry to sick in all age groups.

**Overview**

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael, California, serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being, our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery, along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care, Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

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**Pay Range**

$30.55 - $44.30 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.