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

Huntington Hospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Differentials & bonuses

Job summary

Huntington Hospital is seeking a Chaplain to join the Spiritual Care team in Pasadena. The role focuses on meeting the spiritual needs of patients, families and the care team, with responsibilities including counseling and guidance and collaboration across departments.

The position emphasizes education for chaplains, volunteers and staff about diverse spiritual and cultural needs, and involves flexible hours to accommodate patient care demands.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or related degree preferred; ecclesiastical endorsement preferred.
• Minimum three years in healthcare org serving a patient population with an average daily census of 250 is preferred.
• Chaplain certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care, pastoral counseling and guidance to patients, families, and staff.
• Offer educational opportunities for chaplains, volunteers, and staff on diverse spiritual needs.
• Support end-of-life issues and collaborate with the care team.
• Maintain flexibility of hours.

Skills

Teaching ability

Managing difficult situations

Leadership

Organization

Prioritization

Adaptability

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Divinity or related field

Job description

** Internal Workers – Please log into your Workday account to apply **Huntington Hospital Employee LoginExpectations: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 teacherExpertise 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 Title: ChaplainDepartment: Spiritual CareShift Duration: 8Primary Shift: DaysTime Type: Full timeLocation: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105Pay 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.