CHAPLAIN (PRN)

Texoma Medical Center; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX, seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and religious support to patients and families. The role includes individual and family counseling, crisis guidance, and end‑of‑life support, with on‑call responsibilities.

Collaboration with the ward and pastoral staff is essential. The candidate should have a Master’s degree in theology or divinity, with a nursing or hospital ministry background preferred; licensure in counseling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in theology, divinity or religious studies from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor's degree and parish ministry experience may substitute for the Master's degree.
• Active involvement in a local church or faith community is expected.
• Two years of pastoral or hospital ministry experience preferred, acute care experience a plus.
• Licensure in counseling (LPC/LMFT/LADC/CADC) preferred; CPE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and religious support to patients and families.
• Offer individual and family counseling, guidance and education.
• Assist with end-of-life issues, crisis counseling, and worship planning.
• On-call, emergent patient care and collaboration with healthcare staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis counseling

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in theology/divinity/religious studies

Bachelor's degree + parish ministry experience considered in lieu of Master

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Pastoral Care, the Chaplain will provide both individuals and groups spiritual and religious support including performance of individual and family counseling, guidance and education to patients, their families and TMC Medical Center Market management and staff regarding worship services, crisis counseling, spiritual, religious, emotional, cultural and relational issues as well as end of life issues. Also offer total patient care on an on‑call, emergent basis.

Qualifications

Candidate must be able to serve some weekends and nights.

Master's degree required in theology, divinity or religious studies at an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools or an accepted regional accrediting agency. Bachelor's degree and considerable parish ministry or chaplaincy experience may be considered in lieu of the Master's degree. Expected to be active in a local church or community of faith.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in pastoral ministry or hospital ministry or equivalent. Acute care healthcare setting experience strongly preferred.

Licensure in counseling such as LPC, LMFT, or LADC/CADC strongly preferred. CPE preferred.

Require advanced level of interpersonal skills in dealing with the emotions and spiritual issues associated with the highly stress‑prone situations found in the hospital environment, especially those related to emergent situations (e.g., ED, ICU, NICU, etc.) Strong ability to work with other healthcare professionals in a team approach to patient and family care. Thorough knowledge of the practice of spiritual care in a hospital environment, end‑of‑life issues and pastoral care to grieving persons including complicated situations of mourning involving trauma, pediatric and neonatal death and highly stressed families. Working knowledge of cultural and religious practices and sensitivity to the cultural and spiritual needs of patients and families.

• Follows Just Culture principles to ensure just assessment of individual acts.
• Creates a safety‑conscious work environment where employees feel free to raise safety concerns without intimidation, harassment, discrimination, or fear of retaliation.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety in decisions and behaviors.
• Issues potentially impacting safety are promptly identified, fully evaluated, and promptly addressed and corrected commensurate with their significance.

Must be able to meet 30 minute response time.

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