Chaplain - Green

About the role

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position located at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla and on call would be at Green, La Jolla and Encinitas (north region hospitals only). The shift will be for 8 hour days but somewhat flexible (7:30am to 4:00pm, 8:00am to 4:30pm, 8:30am to 5:00pm). The chaplains rotate “On call” coverage for emergencies. They are on call one week during the nighttime (Monday-Thursday) and one weekend (Friday-Sunday) of “on call” a month.

Responsibilities

• Empower people to integrate the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their religious beliefs and spiritual values.
• Interact with all faith dimensions, life styles, and socio-economic levels with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person.
• Colleague 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

• Masters Degree in Theology/behavioral sciences, or M. Div. or equivalency.
• Minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or must be an ordained Catholic priest.
• Training in psychology, spirituality, and clinical pastoral education.
• Professional knowledge of theological and bioethical issues.
• One to two years experience in pastoral ministry in a healthcare facility.
• Knowledge of Christian and other belief systems.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Training in core patient care responsibilities for patient focused units.

Specialized Skills

• NACC/APC certification, or ordained Catholic priest.
• Endorsement of ecclesiastical authority, faith community or religious community.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.