Chaplain Lead

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

About The Position

Expertly assesses, coordinates and evaluates the spiritual needs of patients and families and provides direct spiritual care in coordination with the patient care team. Develops, documents and delivers a spiritual care plan. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Provides worship services, memorials, and support groups for staff as requested.

Requirements

Master's: Divinity or other Counseling field
ACPE CPE training - 4 units
BCC-Board Certified Chaplain
6 years recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of death, dying, grief, and bereavement processes.
Demonstrate ability to minister with persons of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
Possess interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.