Spiritual Care Associate - PRN

Texas Health Resources•Bedford, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a PRN Spiritual Care Associate at Texas Health HEB in Bedford, Texas. Applicants must live within 30 minutes of the hospital. The associate provides pastoral and spiritual care to patients and their loved ones and supports the Spiritual Care Department. The role includes mentorship, comprehensive training, dedicated leadership resources, and opportunities for growth. Pastoral Care management will partner with chaplain colleagues on associate- and board-level certifications with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program, or four years of congregational pastoral care experience (not general ministry) in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
If the applicant has a bachelor's degree, no previous experience is required; without a bachelor's degree, four years of congregational pastoral care experience is required.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Competency in basic computer use and electronic communication tools such as email and calendars.
Ability to work with and relate to people of all faith traditions and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to offer a non-anxious presence and provide compassionate care to people experiencing crisis and bereavement.
Ability to proficiently document patient care in the electronic medical record and demonstrate this proficiency.
Ability to offer religious and spiritual rituals as requested by patients or staff and, when appropriate, refer to outside clergy for sacramental or religious rites.
Ability to work a flexible schedule supporting various entities and locations according to patient volumes and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field from a CHEA-accredited theological school; a 72-hour degree program is preferred.
Experience in a congregational or hospital setting.
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an ACPE-accredited center.

Responsibilities

Provide professional pastoral and spiritual care to patients and their loved ones using listening, observational, assessment, and intervention skills.
Assess patient and family spiritual resources and vulnerabilities and offer appropriate interventions.
Document care in the electronic medical record using Pastoral Care standardized processes.
Respond to calls within 10 minutes and arrive within 30 minutes.
Provide an on-call report when called into the hospital.
Report payroll exceptions promptly.
Participate in Pastoral Care staff meetings.
Know and comply with Pastoral Care Department policies and procedures.
Complete required Pastoral Care Department training and assigned MyTalent modules.
When providing in-house coverage, participate in hospital rituals and events, such as final salutes, memorial services, award ceremonies, and other celebrations or special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.