Chaplain

CommonSpirit Health•Stockton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain helps patients, their families, and staff assess and address spiritual needs, providing holistic healing and support throughout their healthcare journey. As a full member of the healthcare team, the Chaplain ministers to the spiritual and emotional needs of the hospital community and participates in the organization’s mission, core values, and strategic performance-improvement goals. The role calls for compassionate service, an understanding of the healing mission, and the ability to integrate spiritual care into a clinical environment. The position is at Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center, a 355-bed, acute-care, nonprofit hospital in Stockton, California. Founded in 1899, the hospital serves over 125,000 patients annually and provides a range of services, including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or Pastoral Studies.
At least four units of clinical pastoral education, or equivalent.
Must obtain certification by NACC or APC, or certification within 18 months to move to Chaplain II.
Experience working as part of a team; hospital-setting experience is preferred.
Must have one of the listed licenses or certifications: Board Certified Chaplain APC; Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education; Board Certified Chaplain (BCC); BCC - Jewish Chaplain; Catholic Chaplain; or BCC - Canadian Spiritual.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as part of a team in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to the regional health system’s mission through caring, openness to change, respect for life, compassionate service, and quality.
Support the spiritual services team by participating in regional and departmental meetings and educational sessions, and contribute ideas and opportunities for improvement.
Participate in interdisciplinary and performance-improvement committees as assigned.
Share new concepts with regional colleagues and collaborate effectively with patient-care staff.
Visit and minister to patients and their families, provide counsel, and determine appropriate care plans.
Assess needs, manage time and resources effectively, and maintain accurate records of services rendered.
Prioritize care for terminally ill patients and those experiencing mental, spiritual, or emotional distress.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, physicians, clergy members, and the public.
Participate in continuing-care rounds and patient-care conferences, and provide on-call services.
Provide grief counseling and education, including outreach grief counseling when appropriate.
Help coordinate services of area clergy when necessary.