Part Time Chaplain 1

Baylor Scott & White Health; Benchley (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a PRN Chaplain 1 to provide spiritual care as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting patients, families, and staff across faith backgrounds. The role emphasizes compassionate counseling, pastoral support, and collaboration with medical and support professionals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 0–1 year of experience and likely completion of CPE within 18 months. Benefits include standard health coverage and PTO eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPE preferred or obtain CPE within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families and staff.
• Provides counseling and spiritual education for employees, students, and patients.
• Supports end-of-life care for patients and families.
• Partners with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Conducts pastoral assessments of spiritual and emotional status and need for care.
• Develops relationships with local churches and community organizations.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Religious services

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job Summary

The PRN Chaplain 1 provides access to spiritual care as part of the holistic, multidisciplinary team approach when helping patients deal with or recover from their illness or injury. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members and staff, regardless of faith background or religious affiliation.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, their families and staff including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing and coordinating bereavement needs
• Provides counseling and other spiritual education activities for employees, students, and patients
• Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families
• Partners with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in assessing patient needs and to improve patient care
• Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient's spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care
• Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies and service organizations which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community
• Documents and maintains records of spiritual counseling for patients

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions
• Knowledge of the methods and methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting
• Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional listening skills
• Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff
• Ability to counsel people during periods of stress
• Ability to passionately participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cln Pastoral Education (CPE-U): One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred or obtain CPE within 18 months required.