Chaplain Resident - 1-Year CPE Training (Remote/Onsite)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Chaplain Resident to provide spiritual care to patients, families and staff while participating in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). This one-year training program supports professional development of spiritual leadership and pastoral care.

As part of UCLA Health's Spiritual Care team, you will engage with diverse faith groups, maintain compassionate communication, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to enhance patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent.
• Pastoral/spiritual care skills and experience.
• Ability to engage with persons of any faith group.
• Sensitivity to diverse religious, spiritual and cultural practices.
• Ability to function effectively under stress.
• Organizational, dependable and flexible.
• Willingness to participate in the CPE program.
• Must disclose recent misconduct findings per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
• Participate in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Support positive patient experiences and interactions.
• Work within UCLA Health system’s multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Pastoral care skills

Crisis response

Communication with diverse groups

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Flexibility and dependability

Emotional resilience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree preferred)

1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Chaplain Resident to provide spiritual care to patients, families and staff while participating in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). This one-year training program supports professional development of spiritual leadership and pastoral care.

As part of UCLA Health's Spiritual Care team, you will engage with diverse faith groups, maintain compassionate communication, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to enhance patient experiences.