Lead Chaplain

CHOC•Orange, CA

12d•$70,949 - $117,062•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Chaplain provides direct spiritual care to patients, families, associates, and providers, and supervisory leadership to the staff chaplains. The position is located in Orange, California, and is listed for a day shift of eight hours. CHOC describes its mission as providing exceptional and innovative pediatric care and commits to incorporating environmental sustainability into its healthcare model in support of children’s health and patient safety.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in healthcare-related spiritual care.
At least two years of supervisory experience providing spiritual care.
Experience in program development and/or leadership.
Master of Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or equivalent.
Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited program.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Skills in word and database processing, public speaking, and engagement.
Ability to manage time and stay organized.
Ability to prioritize and build and maintain interpersonal relationships.
Proof of ordination.
Ecclesiastical (faith) or community endorsement.
RQI Responder certification.
Basic Life Support certification.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Must be board certified or eligible for board certification and obtain certification within two years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide direct spiritual care to patients, families, associates, and providers.
Provide supervisory leadership to staff chaplains.
Develop programs and provide leadership related to spiritual care.
Research and analyze best practices for providing spiritual care.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve problems using appropriate solutions and crisis intervention.
Provide pastoral counseling.
Communicate ideas and thoughts effectively and interpret and assimilate information.