Hospital Chaplain - PSE
About The Position
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is seeking a Hospital Chaplain to provide spiritual counseling and guidance to patients, families, and hospital staff. The chaplain delivers interfaith, culturally responsive spiritual and emotional support, responds to crisis situations, and participates in interdisciplinary collaboration. This is an extra help, non-regular, limited duration position classified as a Public Service Employee (PSE). The successful candidate shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment and will not attain regular status. This position will participate in the County's Deferred Compensation Plan and is not eligible for benefits through San Bernardino County. Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and a pre-employment physical. San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Pastoral Care, Divinity, Theology, or closely related field.
- Ordained, licensed, commissioned, or otherwise formally recognized in good standing by a religious organization or faith community OR Endorsed by a recognized faith organization or spiritual care organization to provide ministry in institutional settings.
- Must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Additional ministerial or pastoral counseling experience may substitute for education requirement on a year for year basis.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered spiritual care to individuals of diverse faith traditions and belief systems.
- Leads worship services on units as requested.
- Evaluates patient needs for spiritual guidance and counseling and initiates or recommends individual programs and services to meet those needs.
- Meets with patients, employees upon request, for private counseling.
- Arranges for group counseling, prayer meetings and discussions.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and discussions.
- Responds to urgent referrals and crisis intervention services to patients, families and staff.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Benefits
- Deferred Compensation Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
