Chaplain 2-Temporary

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health seeks a Chaplain 2 to join our pastoral care team on a temporary basis through November 2026. The role provides spiritual care, counseling, and bereavement support to patients, families, and staff within a multidisciplinary setting.

The position requires a Master’s in Theology or related field, four CPE units, and experience in hospice or healthcare chaplaincy; Adventist Chaplaincy MOUA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Clinical Ministry, Chaplaincy or related field required.
• Four units of CPE required.
• Minimum one year of hospice, palliative care, healthcare chaplaincy, church ministry or related experience.
• Minimum two years of pastoral experience or MOUA from Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, spiritual guidance, and bereavement care to patients, families, caregivers and staff.
• Conduct religious services and chapel functions for patients, families, and employees.
• Participate in community educational programs and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Document accurately and timely in electronic medical records and communicate effectively under stress.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Spiritual care

EMR documentation

Education

Master's degree in Theology/Divinity/Clinical Ministry

Four units of CPE

Pastoral experience or MOUA from Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MC: Chaplain- (Temporary for November 2026)-

Job Summary: The Chaplain 2 performs general Chaplain responsibilities in harmony with the mission of the LLUH. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary group providing counseling, spiritual guidance, emotional support, religious ministry, and bereavement care to patients, families, caregivers, and staff. Conducts religious services and chapel functions for patients, families and employees. Participates and conducts community educational programs. The Chaplain's ministry encourages the wholeness of the patient and is an integral part of the total healing team. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Theology, Divinity, Clinical Ministry, Chaplaincy or related field required. Four units of CPE required. Minimum one year of hospice, palliative care, healthcare chaplaincy, church ministry, home health, or related experience required. Minimum two years of Pastoral experience or Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement (MOUA) from Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries required. Experience participating as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and serving as a preceptor, mentor, educator, or trainer preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of professional theological and medial ethical issues, as well as hospice philosophy and bereavement practices required. Able to provide spiritual care effectively in diverse interfaith and multicultural settings; and establish and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, volunteers, community clergy, and faith communities. Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position. Speak clearly in person and over the phone. Write clearly and concisely and document accurately and timely in electronic medical records. Listen and interact with patients and their families. Deliver educational and community presentations. Deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances and cope with stressful situations. Have a high regard for the dignity and worth of patients and their families, and be sensitive to emotional and spiritual signs of distress. Work with minimum supervision and make independent decisions while interacting with other hospital staff. Able to concentrate on several assignments simultaneously and execute duties in an efficient manner with attention to detail. Distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone and identify and distinguish various sounds associate with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens and written documentation necessary to the position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Licensures and Certifications: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Ordination from an official Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) accrediting body preferred OR completion of one year of certification from the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) required, and must maintain BCCI certification annually. Ecclesiastical Endorsement required within one to two years of hire, preferably from an official Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) accrediting body. A ceremony to publicly recognize one's fitness by their denomination for full-time service in Pastoral Care required. Ministerial credential, commissioned ministerial credential, or ministerial license required. Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) ministerial license or credential required if considered by the church a Spiritual Leader. If not BCCI certified, actively working toward certification within two years of hire or being promoted to Chaplain 2.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.