Chaplain 1

Baylor Scott & White Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Chaplain 1 to provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within a hospital setting. You will lead religious services, assess spiritual needs, and collaborate with the care team to enhance patient well-being.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, less than 1 year of experience, and preferably one unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education). Training will include working with diverse faiths and end-of-life support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Less than 1 year of experience in a related role.
• Pastoral Education (CPE-U) one unit preferred or obtain CPE within 18 months required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts religious services for patients, families and staff.
• Provides pastoral assessment of spiritual and emotional needs of patients.
• Offers counseling support to patients, families and employees.
• Facilitates end-of-life care discussions and planning.
• Collaborates with the care team to assess patient needs and improve care.
• Develops relationships with community churches and service organizations.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR documentation

Email

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Chaplain 1 offers spiritual care as part of a holistic team approach. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members, and staff, regardless of faith or religious affiliation.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families, and staff. This includes weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing, and coordinating bereavement needs.
• Conducts pastoral assessment of patients for spiritual and emotional care.
• Provides counseling support as needed for patients, families, and employees.
• Facilitates the end-of-life care for patients and families.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and staff. Works as part of a team to assess patient needs and improve care.
• Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient's spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care.
• Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies and service organizations which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community.
• Consults closely with Pastoral Care Managers as needed.
• Documents and maintains records of spiritual counseling for patients.
• Provides assessment and support of palliative care patients in accordance with joint commission requirements.
• Facilitates advance care planning with patients and families.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting.
• Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations.
• Able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• Interpersonal and listening skills.
• Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff.
• Ability to counsel and comfort people during periods of stress.
• Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning to ministry preferred.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.
• Progress towards APCE Certification preferred.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cln Pastoral Education (CPE-U): One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred or obtain CPE within 18 months required.