Chaplain/Peer Support Specialist (Santa Rosa)

About us

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. Conveniently located in the North Bay, this hospital consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Position Title

Chaplain/Peer Support Specialist

PAY RANGE

$29.50-$37.24 per hour

REPORTS TO

Director of Social Services

Description of Position

The primary role of the Chaplain offers spiritual support to patients of all ages, their families, and hospital staff. The chaplain will base their pastoral care ministry on an inclusive basis, open to persons of all faiths or no faith. The chaplain is committed to respect the dignity and faith tradition of each individual, and to guide and direct the spiritual climate of the institution. The chaplain/peer support specialist maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands the potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g. bloodborne pathogen exposures).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises religious and spiritual services and celebrations within the hospital, if necessary, working with outside spiritual leaders in accordance with faith traditions and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

• Develops groups to focus on how the spiritual dimensions of the individual's life can be of positive support in their recovery from psychiatric illness as well as how it may have hindered them in the past.

• Affords assistance in the assessment of the spiritual needs of patients as needed.

• Facilitates the communication between patients and their faith communities as well as provides resources where patients can receive continuing spiritual support as part of their aftercare plan.

• Edifies the hospital staff regarding proper assessment of the spiritual needs of patients.

• Edifies community spiritual/religious organizations about the hospital's services.

CHAPLAIN

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises religious and spiritual services and celebrations within the hospital, if necessary, working with outside spiritual leaders in accordance with faith traditions and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

• Develops groups to focus on how the spiritual dimensions of the individual's life can be of positive support in their recovery from psychiatric illness as well as how it may have hindered them in the past.

• Affords assistance in the assessment of the spiritual needs of patients as needed.

• Facilitates the communication between patients and their faith communities as well as provides resources where patients can receive continuing spiritual support as part of their aftercare plan.

• Edifies the hospital staff regarding proper assessment of the spiritual needs of patients.

• Edifies community spiritual/religious organizations about the hospital's services.

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST (PSS)

• Assist patients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions.

• Affords assistance in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups.

• Affords assistance in creating their own individual wellness and recovery.

• Utilizes ongoing individual and group sessions to teach clients how to identify and combat negative self-talk and how to identify and overcome fears by providing a forum which allows group members and PSS to share their experiences.

• Serves as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serves as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for all patients.

• Affords assistance in assisting patients in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.

• Affords assistance in utilizing approved recovery resources such as booklets, tapes, pamphlets and other written materials.

• Affords assistance in assisting patients in identifying and achieving specific goals defined by the patient and specified in the Master Treatment Plan (MTP).

Requirements

• Chaplain: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field required; Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, M.Div. or equivalent theological degree) preferred; Licensed ordained minister or equivalent experience required; Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains preferred, four units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred; Must have current Handle with Care (HWC) certification and CPR within 30 days of hire.

• Peer Support Specialist (PSS): Current certification of Peer Support Specialist; Must have current Handle with Care (HWC) certification and CPR within 30 days of hire; If previous patient, must meet the guidelines for Santa Rosa Behavioral Hospital patient employment policy; Knowledge of the Recovery process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized mental health processes; Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual clients in self-directed recovery; Knowledge and skill sufficient to use community resources necessary for independent living and ability to teach those skills to other individuals with severe mental illness. Community resources may include but are not limited to: AA/NA, NAMI, social security office, Department of Family and Children services, local YMCA, Library, restaurants, clients' service organizations, housing providers, etc; Knowledge of how to establish and sustain self-help (mutual support) and educational groups by soliciting input from the mental health consumers on their strengths and interests; Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful; Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times

• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds

• Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer

• Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time

• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population

• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy

• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side

• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day

• Lift up to five (5) pounds

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Healthcare Spending Account

• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)

• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement