Chaplain PRN

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a chaplain to address the spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, loved ones, and staff. The role requires empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to assess complex moral and ethical situations within a hospital setting.

Required are a Master’s degree from an accredited theological school, with a Master of Divinity preferred, plus four CPE units and a year of ACPE residency preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Addresses the spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients, their loved ones, and the hospital staff.
• Exhibits empathy, interpersonal skills and analytical ability to assess spiritual needs and to provide assistance in complex moral, spiritual and ethical matters.

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited theological school

Master of Divinity preferred

Four units of certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

One year clinical residency through an ACPE accredited CPE center

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