Chaplain 1

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

47d • $78,000 - $91,146 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Chaplain 1 performs general Chaplain responsibilities in harmony with the mission of the LLUH. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary group providing counseling, spiritual guidance, emotional support, religious ministry, and bereavement care to patients, families, caregivers, and staff. Conducts religious services and chapel functions for patients, families and employees. Participates and conducts community educational programs. The Chaplain's ministry encourages the wholeness of the patient and is an integral part of the total healing team. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Theology, Divinity, Clinical Ministry, Chaplaincy or related field required.
• Two units of CPE required.
• Knowledge of professional theological and medial ethical issues, as well as hospice philosophy and bereavement practices required.
• Able to provide spiritual care effectively in diverse interfaith and multicultural settings.
• Able to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, volunteers, community clergy, and faith communities.
• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position.
• Speak clearly in person and over the phone.
• Write clearly and concisely and document accurately and timely in electronic medical records.
• Listen and interact with patients and their families.
• Deliver educational and community presentations.
• Deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances and cope with stressful situations.
• Have a high regard for the dignity and worth of patients and their families, and be sensitive to emotional and spiritual signs of distress.
• Work with minimum supervision and make independent decisions while interacting with other hospital staff.
• Able to concentrate on several assignments simultaneously and execute duties in an efficient manner with attention to detail.
• Distinguish colors as necessary.
• Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone and identify and distinguish various sounds associate with the workplace.
• See adequately to read computer screens and written documentation necessary to the position.
• Discern temperature variances through touch.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of hospice, palliative care, healthcare chaplaincy, church ministry, home health, or related experience preferred.
• Minimum two years of Pastoral experience or Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement (MOUA) from Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries preferred.
• Experience participating as a member of an interdisciplinary care team preferred.
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement preferably from an official Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) accrediting body.
• Completion of four units of CPE required within one to two years of hire.
• Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) ministerial license or credential required if considered by the church a Spiritual Leader.

Responsibilities

• Perform general Chaplain responsibilities in harmony with the mission of the LLUH.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary group providing counseling, spiritual guidance, emotional support, religious ministry, and bereavement care to patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Conduct religious services and chapel functions for patients, families and employees.
• Participate and conduct community educational programs.
• Encourage the wholeness of the patient as an integral part of the total healing team.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability.
• Accommodation assistance with accessing job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment.

What This Job Offers

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