PRN Chaplain 1

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a PRN Chaplain 1 to offer spiritual care and support to patients and staff. The role involves organizing religious services, providing counseling, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree, with a focus on compassionate support for diverse faith backgrounds.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience required.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts religious services for patients and staff.
• Provides counseling and spiritual education activities.
• Supports end-of-life care for patients.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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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 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 improving patient care.
• Conducts pastoral assessments of a patient's spiritual and emotional status to determine the need for spiritual care.
• Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies, and service organizations to support the Baylor Scott & White Health community.
• Documents and maintains records of spiritual counseling for patients.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.
• Understanding of methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting.
• Knowledge of religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations.
• Strong 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 participate passionately as a member of a professional therapeutic team.

Benefits

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

• 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.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and level.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification: One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred or required to obtain within 18 months.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Other.
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.