Staff Chaplain

Adventist Health•Saint Helena, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health St. Helena is seeking a Staff Chaplain for a full-time position with 8-hour day shifts. This role is based onsite in Saint Helena, CA. The Staff Chaplain provides spiritual counseling and support, aligning with the beliefs and desires of patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. This includes communicating with and enabling clergy or faith communities to support patients and families, as well as providing spiritual consultation and education.

Requirements

Master's of Divinity degree or equivalent subject matter accredited from a US Department of Education Approved Organization: Required
Completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education program recognized by ACPE or CPSP, and on track to complete four units by end of first year or employment: Required
Three years' related experience: Preferred
Direct pastoral ministry experience.
Experience ministering in an acute healthcare setting.: Preferred
Ecclesiastical endorsement from Seventh-day Adventist Church (ACM).
Board certified through APC, ACI or CPSP or in process of completion within two years of hire.
Ministerial credentials and/or licensing.: Preferred

Nice To Haves

Three years' related experience
Direct pastoral ministry experience.
Experience ministering in an acute healthcare setting.
Ecclesiastical endorsement from Seventh-day Adventist Church (ACM).
Board certified through APC, ACI or CPSP or in process of completion within two years of hire.
Ministerial credentials and/or licensing.

Responsibilities

Provides pastoral care services to patients in various situations, like those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end of life issues or involved in traumatic accidents.
Provides comfort and support to patient families and friends.
Provides calming support to angry or distraught family members and friends.
Provides spiritual visitations, public worship services and outreach services.
Assesses and responds to the spiritual, emotional and cultural needs of those counseled, including crisis interventions, ethical concerns and bereavement.
Responds to urgent situations, including medical emergencies (Code Blue) and deaths, at the request of administrative coordinators, nurses and family.
Maintains medical and personal patient information confidential.
Works with individuals from diverse economic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds.
Works with hospital staff to enhance sensitivity about spiritual concerns for patients and families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
Conducts religious services in the hospital chapel.
Accountable to the organizational mission, core vision and values.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.