Onsite Per Diem Chaplain - Crisis Care & Multifaith Support

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Per Diem Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and healthcare teams in a fully onsite role. The candidate should respond to emotional, existential and religious needs across diverse faiths within a clinical setting.

Required are formal education, clinical pastoral education units, and strong interpersonal skills to support crisis and trauma moments. Onsite work in San Francisco and Oakland may be required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and four years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related area.
• Two or more years of directly related chaplaincy experience.
• Completion of at least one ACPE unit (preferably four).
• Working knowledge of multiple religious/spiritual traditions and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a multi-faith clinical setting and manage crisis situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and medical record literacy.
• Onsite availability in San Francisco and/or Oakland when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

HS Diploma or Bachelor's degree

Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) units

Master’s degree in theology/divinity (preferred)

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a Per Diem Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and healthcare teams in a fully onsite role. The candidate should respond to emotional, existential and religious needs across diverse faiths within a clinical setting.

Required are formal education, clinical pastoral education units, and strong interpersonal skills to support crisis and trauma moments. Onsite work in San Francisco and Oakland may be required.