Chaplain, Full-Time Days, Spiritual Care/Palliative Care

Pasadena Hospital Association; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Hospital Association is seeking a Chaplain to join the Spiritual Care team in Pasadena, CA. The role is full-time with a daytime primary shift and requires flexibility of hours.

Education includes a Master of Divinity or related field; endorsement and CPCE credits are preferred. The position focuses on spiritual support, education for staff and the community, and collaborative care across hospital departments.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent is preferred; hospital chaplaincy endorsement preferred.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred; chaplain certification preferred.
• Minimum three years in healthcare with census ~250 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide for and/or ensure spiritual care for patients, families, staff and physicians.
• Offer pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance as needed.
• Teach educational opportunities on spiritual and cultural needs; adapt to shift hours.

Skills

Effective teaching

Difficult situations management

Organization and problem solving

Leadership and collaboration

Multitasking in complex systems

Adaptability in unstructured settings

Tolerance for ambiguity

Interpersonal with all staff levels

Education

Master of Divinity or related

Endorsement for hospital chaplaincy (preferred)

Clinical Pastoral Education (4 units preferred)

Chaplain certification preferred

Job description

Expectations

• Provides for and/or ensures that the spiritual needs of patients, family members, hospital staff and physicians are met as a part of care provided by Huntington Hospital.
• Provides educational opportunities for Chaplains, Volunteers, and Staff and in the community regarding a variety of spiritually and culturally diverse needs including end of life issues.
• Provides pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance as needed.
• This position requires flexibility of hours.

Education

• A Master of Divinity Degree (preferred) or Masters in Theology, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry or related field required.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement for hospital chaplaincy, preferred.
• Four units of a Clinical Pastoral Education are preferred.
• Certification as a Chaplain by a national chaplaincy organization preferred.

Experience/Training

• Minimum three years in a healthcare organization serving a patient population with an average daily census of 250 is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to be an effective teacher
• Expertise in the management of difficult patient, family and staff situations.
• Exemplary organization and problem solving skills.
• Leadership ability and collaborative style.
• Ability to manage activities and multiple priorities within complex systems.
• Ability to function in unstructured environments.
• Tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty and change.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel and team members.

Job Details

• Job Title: Chaplain
• Department: Spiritual Care
• Shift Duration: 8
• Primary Shift: Days
• Time Type: Full time
• Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $75,628.80 - $108,721.60. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.