Chaplain 1

About Us

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, we empower you to live well. Our core values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. Offerings may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Chaplain 1 offers spiritual care as part of a holistic team approach. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members, and staff, regardless of faith or religious affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families, and staff, including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing, and coordinating bereavement needs.
• Conducts pastoral assessment of patients for spiritual and emotional care.
• Provides counseling support as needed for patients, families, and employees.
• Facilitates end-of-life care for patients and families.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and staff as part of a team to assess patient needs and improve care.
• Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies, and service organizations to support the Baylor Scott & White Health community.
• Consults closely with Pastoral Care Managers as needed.
• Documents and maintains records of spiritual counseling for patients.
• Provides assessment and support of palliative care patients in accordance with joint commission requirements.
• Facilitates advance care planning with patients and families.

Requirements

• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting.
• Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations.
• Able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• Skill in counseling patients, family members, and staff.
• Ability to counsel and comfort people during periods of stress.
• Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy, ordination, or commissioning to ministry preferred.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.
• Progress toward APCE Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Less than 1 year of experience
• One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred or obtain CPE within 18 months required

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.