Chaplain 1 (PRN)

Baylor Scott & White Health • Frisco, TX

11h

About The Position

The PRN Chaplain 1 provides access to spiritual care as part of a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to helping patients cope with or recover from illness or injury. The chaplain offers compassionate spiritual and emotional support to Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members, and staff, regardless of faith background or religious affiliation.

The role organizes and conducts religious services, provides counseling and spiritual education, supports patients and families during end-of-life care, and collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams. The chaplain assesses patients’ spiritual and emotional needs, develops relationships with community organizations, and documents spiritual counseling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Less than one year of experience.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is preferred, or CPE must be obtained within 18 months.
• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions; pastoral care methods and the chaplain’s role in an institutional setting; and the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations.
• Verbal and written communication skills and exceptional listening skills.
• Skill in counseling patients, family members, and staff.
• Ability to counsel people during periods of stress.
• Ability to participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team.

Nice To Haves

• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Responsibilities

• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families, and staff, including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, and anointing; coordinates bereavement needs.
• Provides counseling and spiritual education activities for employees, students, and patients.
• Offers pastoral support and counseling to patients and families during end-of-life care.
• Partners with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff to assess patient needs and improve patient care.
• Conducts pastoral assessments of patients’ spiritual and emotional status and need for spiritual care.
• Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies, and service organizations that support the Baylor Scott & White Health community.
• Documents and maintains records of spiritual counseling for patients.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits, with immediate eligibility where applicable.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1. Benefits may vary based on position type and level.

What This Job Offers

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