Chaplain I - PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health•Mckinney, TX

47d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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
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.

Responsibilities

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
On-call responsibilities
Shifts to cover: Varies
Depending on the hospital needs.