Chaplain - Green

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain is a person of spiritual integrity who empowers people to integrate the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their religious beliefs and spiritual values. The position requires the ability to interact with all faith dimensions, life styles, and socio-economic levels with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person. Colleagueship with other healthcare professionals and members of the community clergy is essential in providing a continuum of spiritual care in a multi-cultural environment of diverse traditions.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Theology/behavioral sciences, or M. Div. or equivalency.
Minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or must be an ordained Catholic priest.
Training in psychology, spirituality, and clinical pastoral education.
Professional knowledge of theological and bioethical issues.
One to two years experience in pastoral ministry in a healthcare facility.
Knowledge of Christian and other belief systems.
Good verbal and written communications skills.
Training in core patient care responsibilities for patient focused units.
NACC/APC certification, or ordained Catholic priest.
Endorsement of ecclesiastical authority, faith community or religious community.

Responsibilities

On call coverage for emergencies.
Provide spiritual care in a multi-cultural environment of diverse traditions.
Interact with all faith dimensions, life styles, and socio-economic levels with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person.
Colleagueship with other healthcare professionals and members of the community clergy.