Chaplain Non Certified - Spiritual Care

CHRISTUS Health; Sulphur Springs (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Sulphur Springs, TX seeks a Chaplain to provide and document spiritual care for patients, families and staff. The role involves crisis intervention, bereavement and end-of-life support, with liaison duties to community clergy.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred Bachelor's or Master’s degrees in pastoral fields and CPE units. PRN, per diem as needed, with strong confidentiality and cultural humility expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree preferred in related fields.
• Previous CPE unit(s) preferred.
• Minimum of one year supervised ministry in a clinical setting.
• Must be endorsed by leader of their faith community.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual and religious resources as requested by patient/family
• Introduces patient/family to services of the Spiritual Care department
• Contacts community clergy as requested by patient/family
• Screens for possible spiritual distress and refers these cases to chaplain for follow up
• Refers ongoing complex needs to chaplains for assessment and follow up
• Ability to function effectively under stress, to cope with crises situations, and to respond creatively to a multiplicity of changes
• Provides hospitality and assistance to visiting clergy as needed
• Facilitates ethical decision making with patients/families
• Respects confidentiality of information from all sources, including patients, family members, other volunteers and CSRHS associates
• Understands and adheres to the CHRISTUS Associate Covenant and Code of Ethics
• Demonstrates cultural humility and sensitivity with respect to the patient populations served
• Documents spiritual assessments and interventions in the patient's medical record

Skills

Pastoral care

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry/Spirituality/Theology/Divinity preferred

CPE unit(s) preferred

Job description

Summary:

Assesses, provides, and documents effective spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in a variety of situations, including but not limited to crisis interventions, grief and bereavement, end of life care, and faith crises.

Responsibilities:

• Provides spiritual and religious resources as requested by patient/family
• Introduces patient/family to services of the Spiritual Care department
• Contacts community clergy as requested by patient/family
• Screens for possible spiritual distress and refers these cases to chaplain for follow up
• Refers ongoing complex needs to chaplains for assessment and follow up
• Ability to function effectively under stress, to cope with crises situations, and to respond creatively to a multiplicity of changes
• Provides hospitality and assistance to visiting clergy as needed
• Facilitates ethical decision making with patients/families
• Respects confidentiality of information from all sources, including patients, family members, other volunteers and CSRHS associates
• Understands and adheres to the CHRISTUS Associate Covenant and Code of Ethics
• Demonstrates cultural humility and sensitivity with respect to the patient populations served
• Documents spiritual assessments and interventions in the patient's medical record

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred, Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry, Spirituality, Theology, or Divinity preferred
• Previous CPE unit(s) preferred
• Minimum of one year supervised ministry in a clinical setting
• Previous CPE unit(s) preferred
• Must be endorsed by leader of their faith community

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed