Chaplain

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual counseling to patients, families, and staff in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role involves guiding patients through religious rites, counseling, and coordinating with hospital chaplains and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have an M.Div.

or equivalent, completion of 4 CPE courses, and the ability to support spiritual care initiatives. Ordination and board certification timelines will be considered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited theological seminary with an M.Div. or equivalent.
• Completion of 4 CPE courses verified by hospital or education institution.
• Board Certification as Chaplain preferred; ordination by faith group preferred.
• Ordination and board certification timelines as applicable.
• Strong pastoral counseling and spiritual care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements ministry objectives, policies and procedures aligned with hospital philosophy.
• Support Spiritual Care Volunteer programs through mentoring and education.
• Assess patient/family spiritual needs and propose programs to meet them.
• Administer sacraments and arrange for other leaders to perform rites as needed.
• Maintain availability for consultation with hospital staff on ministry matters.
• Create healing and wholeness programs including Critical Incident Response Team activities.
• Collaborate with Volunteer Services Assistant Director to plan and teach Spiritual Care Volunteer classes.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Communication

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

4 CPE courses verified

Board Certified Chaplain Eligibility (preferred)

Ordination by faith group (preferred)

Board certification within two years (required)

Job description

We are searching for a Chaplain -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide pastoral care, spiritual counseling and guidance to patients, families and staff of the hospital.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a fully accredited theological seminary with a Master of Divinity degree or canonically acceptable equivalent which could be verified with Board Certified Chaplain Eligibility
• 4 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) courses verified by the hospital or accredited educational institution
• Board Certified Chaplain from the APC, NACC, NAJC, or CASC preferred
• Individual ordained by her/his faith group preferred
• Board certified within two years required

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements ministry objectives, policies and procedures consistent with hospital philosophy
• May actively support the Spiritual Care Volunteer programs through mentoring and continuing education programs
• Evaluates patient/family needs for spiritual guidance and counseling. Initiates or recommends programs to meet those needs
• Administers the sacraments and perform religious rites, e.g. baptism, or arranges for appropriate religious leader to do so
• Maintains availability for consultation to hospital staff and other individuals on matters pertaining to hospital ministry
• Creates and promotes healing & wholeness programs including Critical Incident Response Team activities and supports the specialized ministry of healthcare chaplaincy in every setting
• Collaborates with Volunteer Services Asst. Director in planning and teaching Spiritual Care Volunteer classes