Chaplain

Woodland Healthcare; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital in Woodland, CA is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. You will offer supportive presence, rituals, and existential counsel within a diverse hospital setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with Catholic chaplain credentials; hospital pastoral experience is preferred. You will work closely with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual care into holistic treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Catholic Chaplain credential required or equivalent.
• Advanced studies in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Spirituality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care to patients, families, and staff.
• Offer compassionate presence and rituals during crises or grief.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to advocate for spiritual needs and holistic care.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Catholic Chaplain credential

Theology / Pastoral Care Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.

Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.

To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Incumbents in this position shall comply with all applicable laws and rules including the Dignity Health Standards of Conduct and Dignity Health policies and procedures that apply to his/her job responsibilities.
• Seek guidance when in doubt.
• Promptly report any potential or suspected violation of Dignity Health Standards of Conduct, Dignity Health policy or procedure or applicable laws/regulations.
• When requested, assist Dignity Health personnel in investigating all allegations of violation.
• When called upon, the incumbent shall assist in risk evaluation and work collaboratively with facility/entity leaders to implement, monitor and mitigate risk corrective plans outlined by the Compliance program.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors degree
• Catholic Chaplain

Preferred

• Other Advanced studies in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Spirituality, and
• One year of pastoral experience in hospital setting

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County’s largest health care provider, serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County, including inpatient and outpatient surgical services, family birth center/labor and delivery, emergency services, home health services, palliative care, inpatient mental health services, sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community, we believe in providing compassionate, high-quality health care to you and your family, close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information, please visit our website here at www.dignityhealth.org/woodland.

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