Chaplain I - PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Chaplain 1 to provide compassionate spiritual care as part of a holistic team. This role involves organizing religious services, conducting pastoral assessments, and collaborating with healthcare staff to enhance patient care.

The Chaplain will also develop relationships with community organizations and document spiritual counseling efforts. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, counseling skills, and knowledge of various religions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and methods of pastoral care.
• Able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pastoral assessment of patients for spiritual care.
• Facilitates end-of-life care for patients and families.
• Develops relationships with local churches and community agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions

Interpersonal and listening skills

Counseling skills

General computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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

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

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's
• Experience: Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Mileage from facility: Due to the on-call aspect of this role, you must live within 30 minutes of the facility
• Certification/license/registration: Cln Pastoral Education (CPE-U): One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)