Chaplain Assistant

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Chaplain Assistant for unscheduled, on-call coverage across LLUH hospitals. The role provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff, aligning with the medical center's mission.

Bachelor's degree required (prefer Theology) and at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Ecclesiastical endorsement and good standing preferred; ability to work with minimal supervision and handle stressful situations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (prefer Theology).
• Minimum two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from church governing body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and spiritual support for patients, families and employees across LLUH hospitals.
• Perform general Chaplain Assistant responsibilities in harmony with the Medical Center mission.
• Perform other duties as needed to support patient care.

Skills

Communication

Counseling techniques

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Ethical judgment

Stress management

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Color vision

Hearing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Medical Center: Chaplain (Unscheduled, On-Call) -

Job Summary:

The Chaplain Assistant performs general Chaplain Assistant responsibilities in harmony with the mission of the Medical Center. Provides emotional and spiritual support for patients, families and employees. These services may be provided for all LLUH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Theology. Minimum two units of Clinical Pastoral Education required.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of theological and medical ethical issues required. Able to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position. Able to speak clearly in person and over the phone. Able to write clearly and concisely. Able to listen and interact with patients and their families. Able to deliver community presentations. Able to deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances. High regard for the dignity and worth of patients and their families. Able to cope with stressful situations and able to document accurately according to standards. Must be able to work with minimum supervision and make independent decisions while interacting with other hospital staff. Able to concentrate on several assignments simultaneously. Able to edit, organize and prioritize. Able to execute duties in an efficient manner with attention to detail. Able to receive and carry out instructions. Sensitive to emotional signs of the ill and understands counseling techniques. Able to 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:

Ecclesiastical Endorsement from an official Church Governing body preferred. Certification of Good Standing from an official Church Governing body preferred.

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.