Associate Chaplain - Varied - Hillcrest

About the role

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest. This position is for 8 hour varied shifts depending on department needs. Must be available to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. Also, after hours on call at least once a year.

Responsibilities

• Minister to the spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Spiritual Care Services.
• Empower people to integrate the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their religious beliefs and spiritual values.
• Interact with all faith dimensions, lifestyles, and socio-economic levels with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person's traditions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and members of the community clergy to provide a continuum of spiritual care in a multi-cultural environment of diverse traditions.

Requirements

• One or two years of Pastoral Ministry Experience.
• Experience with or training in psychology, spirituality, and theology.
• Sensitivity to the spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff.
• Comfortable with various denominations of Christianity and other faith traditions, belief systems, and lifestyles with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person.
• Basic knowledge of theological and bioethical issues.
• A letter of endorsement from a clergy person of their own faith community.
• Good written, verbal, and written communication skills.
• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience or training and completion of 1 unit Clinical Pastoral Education or 1 year of pastoral experience.
• Active participation in the Steven’s Ministry Program could be substituted for the above.

Qualifications

• One or two years of Pastoral Ministry Experience.
• Experience with or training in psychology, spirituality, and theology.
• Sensitivity to the spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff.
• Comfortable with various denominations of Christianity and other faith traditions, belief systems, and lifestyles with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person.
• Basic knowledge of theological and bioethical issues.
• A letter of endorsement from a clergy person of their own faith community.
• Good written, verbal, and written communication skills.
• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience or training and completion of 1 unit Clinical Pastoral Education or 1 year of pastoral experience.
• Active participation in the Steven’s Ministry Program could be substituted for the above.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varied.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.