Onsite Per Diem Chaplain — Multifaith Spiritual Care

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

Job summary

The Per Diem Chaplain at UCSF provides spiritual care to patients and families, collaborating with the healthcare team. This on-site role supports emotional, existential, and religious needs in a fast-paced clinical environment in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Candidates will have formal training in spiritual care, experience in multi-faith settings, and the ability to respond with compassion during crises. Flexible hours and on-call coverage may be required to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or higher with related experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related area.
• Two (2) or more years of directly related experience.
• Completion of ACPE units (1+ unit) with working knowledge of clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emotional, existential, spiritual and religious needs of patients, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to integrate spiritual care into patient care plans.
• Provide multi-faith spiritual care in a diverse clinical setting and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Skills

Spiritual care

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in theology/divinity/religious studies

ACPE Education units (1+ unit)

Endorsement/ ordination by affiliation

Job description

The Per Diem Chaplain at UCSF provides spiritual care to patients and families, collaborating with the healthcare team. This on-site role supports emotional, existential, and religious needs in a fast-paced clinical environment in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Candidates will have formal training in spiritual care, experience in multi-faith settings, and the ability to respond with compassion during crises. Flexible hours and on-call coverage may be required to meet patient needs.