Chaplain PRN

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio seeks a chaplain to address patients, families and staff spiritual, emotional and relational needs, providing compassionate care and guidance in complex ethical matters within the care team.

Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited theological school (MDiv preferred), four CPE units, and one year clinical residency preferred. Ecclesiastical endorsement is required; board certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited theological school (MDiv preferred).
• Four units of Certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) through an accredited center are required.
• One year clinical residency through an ACPE accredited center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, families and staff.
• Exhibit empathy, interpersonal skills and analytical ability to assess spiritual needs and provide assistance in complex moral and ethical matters.
• Collaborate with care teams to support holistic well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Master’s degree in theology

Master of Divinity (MDiv) preferred

Four CPE units (required)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Addresses the spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, their loved ones, and the hospital staff, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religious preference. Exhibits empathy, interpersonal skills and analytical ability to assess spiritual needs and to provide assistance in complex moral, spiritual and ethical matters.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree from an accredited theological school is required. Master of Divinity is preferred. Four units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education through an accredited CPE center is required. One year clinical residency through an ACPE accredited CPE center is preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Eligible for board certification with/through Association of Professional Chaplains or Cognate group. Ecclesiastical endorsement is required. Board Certification preferred