Chaplain 1

Baylor Scott & White Health • Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

The Chaplain 1 offers spiritual care as part of a holistic team approach. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members, and staff, regardless of faith or religious affiliation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning to ministry preferred.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred or obtain CPE within 18 months required.

Nice To Haves

• Progress towards APCE Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.
• Knowledge of the principles 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.
• Able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Interpersonal and listening skills.
• Skill in counseling patients, family members, and staff.
• Ability to counsel and comfort people during periods of stress.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families, and staff, including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing, and coordinating bereavement needs.
• Conducts pastoral assessment of patients for spiritual and emotional care.
• Provides counseling support as needed for patients, families, and employees.
• Facilitates the end-of-life care for patients and families.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and staff to assess patient needs and improve care.
• Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies, and service organizations that support the Baylor Scott & White Health community.
• Documents and maintains records of spiritual counseling for patients.
• Provides assessment and support of palliative care patients in accordance with joint commission requirements.
• Facilitates advance care planning with patients and families.

Benefits

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%.
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more.
• Immediate access to time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree