Chaplain Resident 2

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers 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. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which 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 Resident 2 offers spiritual and emotional support to all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, families, and staff. This support is given regardless of faith background or religious affiliation. The role is part of a holistic, multidisciplinary team approach. The residency program lasts one year and follows the Clinical Pastoral Education Program accredited by ACPE. It also adheres to Baylor Scott & White Health policies and procedures.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Fulfills CPE requirements; continues professional development of behavior-based competencies in the delivery of spiritual care services.
• Provides competent leadership to Chaplain Interns and Chaplain Resident I colleagues.
• Identifies an area of clinical specialization and completes a year-long project.
• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families, and staff. This includes weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing, and coordinating bereavement needs.
• Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering spiritual support and counseling to patients and families.
• Works with the Professional Chaplain, who mentors the resident in providing spiritual care within the interdisciplinary teams.
• Properly documents spiritual care and pastoral assessments and care within the EPIC templates.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.
• Knowledge of the methods 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.
• Relational and listening skills.
• Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff.
• Able to passionately participate as a member of a professional interdisciplinary team.
• Able to be inclusive and respectful of people who represent differences in faith, race, culture and sexual orientation.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cln Pastoral Education (CPE-U): ACPE; The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education.