Hospital Chaplain: Spiritual Care Leader for Patients

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical,

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc. is seeking a Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families, integrating faith-based support into the hospital setting.

The role includes visiting patients, facilitating Chapel services, teaching on advance directives, and serving as a liaison among patients, families, and staff during illness or end-of-life situations. Master's degree in Divinity or Theology and four CPE units are required; candidates must be able to work with

Qualifications

• Specialized pastoral care knowledge and skills applied to patients and families.
• Interpersonal relationship skills for spiritual care and ethics discussions.
• Ability to facilitate education and religious resources within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Integrates spiritual care into hospital life and provides Chapel Services.
• Visits patients and families based on need and informs pastors when requested.
• Facilitates education on directives and medical-ethics topics for staff and community.
• Acts as liaison among patient, family and hospital staff during illness or end-of-life situations.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Religious counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Divinity or Theology

Four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc. is seeking a Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families, integrating faith-based support into the hospital setting.

The role includes visiting patients, facilitating Chapel services, teaching on advance directives, and serving as a liaison among patients, families, and staff during illness or end-of-life situations. Master's degree in Divinity or Theology and four CPE units are required; candidates must be able to work with