Chaplain / Full Time

UHS•Amarillo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: Chaplain POSITION SUMMARY: Provides both individuals and groups spiritual and emotional support including performance of individual and group counseling, guidance and education to patients, their guests, and Northwest Texas Healthcare System staff regarding pastoral acts/services, crisis counseling, spiritual, religious, emotional, cultural and relational issues as well as end of life issues. Provides on-call, emergent care as needed. Is part of the interdisciplinary care teams, attends department and system meetings, and provides appropriate documentation in patient charts as requested. May serve on hospital committees/teams as determined by the Program Manager. Always Demonstrates Service Excellence. Meets the organization’s expectations regarding house-wide requirements.

Requirements

Master's degree in theology, divinity or religious studies at an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools or an accepted regional accrediting agency; or a Bachelor's degree and considerable pastoral care, chaplaincy, or counseling experience, required
Strong ability to work with other healthcare professionals in a team approach to patient and guests, required
Active in a local church or community of faith, required
Two (2) years in pastoral ministry or hospital ministry or equivalent
Advanced level of interpersonal skills in dealing with emotions and spiritual issues associated with highly stress-prone situations found in the hospital environment, especially those related to emergent situations (e.g. Emergency Department, ICU, NICU, Behavioral Health, etc.), required
Knowledge of the practice of spiritual care in a hospital environment, end-of-life issues and pastoral care to grieving persons including complicated situations of mourning involving illness, pain, suffering, crisis, trauma, death and dying across the lifespan and providing support to highly-stressed patients, families, guests and staff, required
Working knowledge of cultural and religious practices and sensitivity to the cultural and spiritual needs of patients and guests, required
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
Ability to respond to pages
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
Bending and lifting (5-10 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling

Nice To Haves

Licensed in counseling such as LPC, LMFT, or LADC/CADA, preferred
CPE preferred
Acute care and/or behavioral healthcare setting experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Provides both individuals and groups spiritual and emotional support including performance of individual and group counseling, guidance and education to patients, their guests, and Northwest Texas Healthcare System staff regarding pastoral acts/services, crisis counseling, spiritual, religious, emotional, cultural and relational issues as well as end of life issues.
Provides on-call, emergent care as needed.
Is part of the interdisciplinary care teams, attends department and system meetings, and provides appropriate documentation in patient charts as requested.
May serve on hospital committees/teams as determined by the Program Manager.
Always Demonstrates Service Excellence.
Meets the organization’s expectations regarding house-wide requirements.
Provides spiritual care and emotional care, guidance, and support to patients, guests, staff, and other community members.
Makes daily rounds in patient care areas as assigned and requested.
Responds to referrals, codes, traumas in a timely manner to provide spiritual care assistance to patients, guests, and staff.
Develops a rounding and engagement schedule with outside locations such as FEDs.
Participates in special events for staff and hospital.
Provides appropriate documentation on activities.
May become a member of the Second Victims Team and other committees/teams.
Participates in on-call duties for the Spiritual Care Department.