Per Diem Chaplain – Spiritual Care & Palliative Support

CHRISTUS Health; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a chaplain to provide timely and sensitive spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. The role involves spiritual assessment, development of care plans, and collaboration with interprofessional teams to meet diverse spiritual needs.

Responsibilities include facilitating worship services, offering resources, and supporting staff with debriefing after major events. The position requires a Master's degree in divinity or related field and completion of clinical pastoral

Qualifications

• Master's degree in divinity or related field required or preferred.
• Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Endorsement by faith community leader; certification within two years if not yet certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in diverse situations.
• Gather data to assess spiritual needs and develop care plans.
• Participate in interprofessional teams and coordinate chaplaincy support.
• Plan and facilitate worship services and religious resources as needed.
• Support associates and provide debriefing after major events.
• Respect confidentiality and adhere to CHRUSTUS Health ethics.

Skills

Spiritual care

Pastoral counseling

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in divinity/theology/pastoral ministry or spirituality

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a chaplain to provide timely and sensitive spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. The role involves spiritual assessment, development of care plans, and collaboration with interprofessional teams to meet diverse spiritual needs.

Responsibilities include facilitating worship services, offering resources, and supporting staff with debriefing after major events. The position requires a Master's degree in divinity or related field and completion of clinical pastoral