Chaplain Resident 1 - Non CPE

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health and welfare benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Chaplain Resident 1 to provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within Women and Children Services. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary team to address spiritual needs and coordinate religious services.

The position requires CPE participation and ongoing pastoral development, with opportunities to engage in board certification activities and growth within a major healthcare system in Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology or related field required.
• Less than 1 year of experience required.
• ACPE certified units preferred but not required at minimum.

Responsibilities

• Fulfils CPE requirements; continues professional development of behavior-based competencies in the delivery of spiritual care services.
• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families, and staff, including weekly worship and bereavement needs.
• Works with the Professional Chaplain in providing spiritual care within interdisciplinary teams.
• Supports end-of-life care for patients by offering spiritual support and counseling to patients and families.

Skills

Relational skills

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology or related field

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Chaplain Resident 1 offers compassionate spiritual and emotional support to all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members, and staff - specifically within Women and Children Services. This support is given regardless of faith background or religious affiliation as part of a holistic, multidisciplinary team approach.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Fulfills CPE requirements; continues professional development of behavior-based competencies in the delivery of spiritual care services.
• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families, and staff. This includes weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing, and coordinating bereavement needs.
• Works with the Professional Chaplain, the "Mentor," in providing spiritual care within interdisciplinary teams.
• Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering spiritual support and counseling to patients and families.
• Partners with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and staff. They form an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs and enrich care.
• Properly documents spiritual care and pastoral assessments and care within the EPIC templates.
• Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient's spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care.

Board Certification Seminar

Active participation in the weekly APC board certification seminar at Baylor is required, if not board certified. (Hours spent writing essays for APC board certification and/or for the seminar are not considered work hours)

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.
• Knowledge of the methods and methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting.
• Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations.
• Able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• Relational and listening skills.
• Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff.
• Ability to passionately participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team.
• Ability to continue pastoral professional development.
• Enroll in or complete a Master's degree in theology or a related field at an accredited institution preferred.
• Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning to ministry preferred.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least (4) ACPE certified units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
  • Preferably in related field (Theology, Religious Studies, Counseling, etc.)
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience