Hospital Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA, is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to lead spiritual care within the hospital community.

You will provide direct pastoral counseling, oversee rituals, and advocate for patients and staff with diverse beliefs, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires clinical pastoral education, theological training, and readiness to support patients at high-stress moments, including crises and end-of-life care.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Theology, Mission Integration, Ministry or related field.
• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, Mission Integration, Ministry or related field.
• Equivalent evidence of study in a relevant field upon hire.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from ACPE accredited site for clinical experience.
• Catholic Chaplain within 24 months or APC/BCC board certification within 24 months.

Responsabilidades

• Provide pastoral support and counseling to patients, families, and staff.
• Assess pastoral needs and make referrals for sacramental ministry as appropriate.
• Provide prayer and worship opportunities for hospital personnel and community.
• Document assessments, interventions and pastoral plans in medical records.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual care into total patient care.
• Intervene pastorally during crises and serve as liaison between family and medical staff.

Conocimientos

Pastoral care

Ethical decision-making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate counseling

Effective communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Divinity/Theology/Ministry

Master's degree in Divinity/Theology/Spiritual Care

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 4 units

Equivalent evidence of study in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA, is seeking a compassionate Chaplain to lead spiritual care within the hospital community.

You will provide direct pastoral counseling, oversee rituals, and advocate for patients and staff with diverse beliefs, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires clinical pastoral education, theological training, and readiness to support patients at high-stress moments, including crises and end-of-life care.