Roman Catholic Priest, Spiritual Care

CHOC • Orange, CA

1d • $67,579 - $111,488 • Onsite

About The Position

The Priest provides a full range of ministry services to help meet the religious, spiritual, and emotional needs of patients, families, and associates. The position is based in Orange, California, and works a day shift of eight hours.

CHOC seeks to provide exceptional and innovative pediatric care and describes its compensation, benefits, and career development programs as supporting employees’ professional and personal goals. The organization also commits to incorporating environmental sustainability into its healthcare model to protect children’s health and patient safety.

The listed annual pay range is $67,579 to $111,488, with a midpoint of $89,544. Pay is determined by factors including knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, and position requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Theology or Divinity.
• Knowledge of different faiths sufficient to perform religious rituals, lead prayers, and answer spiritual questions.
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills to talk with and counsel people with spiritual needs.
• Ability to provide emotional support and counseling.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect empathetically and compassionately with people of all ages.
• Consent of the Bishop of the Diocese of Orange; ordained and in good standing with the Bishop or Superior of one’s home diocese or Order.
• RQI Responder certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare or equivalent setting.
• Five or more years of pastoral experience.
• One or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), completion of a chaplain training or internship program, or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide ministry services to address the religious, spiritual, and emotional needs of patients, families, and associates.
• Perform religious rituals, lead prayers, answer spiritual questions, and provide emotional support and counseling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time