Chaplain Per Diem

Huntington Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and shift incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA seeks a Chaplain Per Diem to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. Responsibilities include pastoral counseling and educational opportunities for chaplains, volunteers, and the community, with focus on culturally diverse spiritual needs and end-of-life issues.

The position requires flexibility, is part-time with daytime shifts, and offers a base hourly rate plus incentives; comprehensive benefits are available for qualifying positions.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or related degree required; preferred.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement preferred.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
• Chaplain certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, staff and physicians.
• Offer educational opportunities for chaplains, volunteers, staff and the community, including end-of-life considerations.
• Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance as needed; support interdisciplinary care teams.

Skills

Teaching ability

Conflict management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Adaptability

Ambiguity tolerance

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Divinity

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 4 units

Chaplain certification

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 Title: Chaplain Per DiemDepartment:Shift Duration: 8Primary Shift: DaysTime Type: Part timeLocation: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $38.18 - $43.90.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.