Chaplain

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio seeks a Chaplain to address the spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, families, and staff. You will demonstrate empathy and strong interpersonal skills while assessing complex moral and ethical matters.

Required are a Master’s degree from an accredited theological school with CPE training; a Master of Divinity is preferred, and residency experience is valued. Board certification and ecclesiastical endorsement are typical pathways.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited theological school is required.
• Master of Divinity is preferred.
• Four units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
• One year clinical residency through an ACPE accredited center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Addresses the spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, their loved ones, and the hospital staff.
• Exhibits empathy, interpersonal skills and analytical ability to assess spiritual needs and to provide assistance in complex moral, spiritual and ethical matters.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited theological school

Master of Divinity (preferred)

Four units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

One year clinical residency through ACPE accredited CPE center (preferred)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Addresses the spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, their loved ones, and the hospital staff, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religious preference. Exhibits empathy, interpersonal skills and analytical ability to assess spiritual needs and to provide assistance in complex moral, spiritual and ethical matters.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree from an accredited theological school is required. Master of Divinity is preferred.Four units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education through an accredited CPE center is required. One year clinical residency through an ACPE accredited CPE center is preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Eligible for board certification with/through Association of Professional Chaplains or Cognate group. Ecclesiastical endorsement is required. Board Certification preferred.