Chaplain I - Pastoral Care-Hosp Chaplaincy (Casual 19hrs per wk)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in providing direct pastoral care services by establishing appropriate goals for patients, family, community clergy, and staff. The role involves assessing spiritual strengths and needs, providing spiritual care through visits and appointments, documenting significant encounters, and developing relationships with other disciplines. The Chaplain will also represent the Department of Pastoral Care in the community, collaborate with local congregations, and rotate on-call and chapel service responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate Theological education from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Association or equivalent studies.
• Two accredited units of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent spiritual care experience.
• Ministerial Ordination, Credentialing, Commissioning, or Endorsement from Faith group.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the assessment of the spiritual strengths and needs of patients, families and staff.
• Provides spiritual care through routine visits, individual and family appointments, and other opportunities.
• Documents significant encounters in patient charts.
• Develops effective relationships with other disciplines and represents the department on patient care teams.
• Provides monthly statistical summary of activities and quality assurance reports.
• Responsible for representing the Department of Pastoral Care in the community and encouraging communication and collaboration with local congregations and denominations in compliance with departmental policies and procedures that will enhance community service and develop additional resources for patients and their families.
• Rotates responsibility for on call and chapel services with other staff members; responds to on-call referrals within the guidelines established by the department.
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level