Clinical Chaplain

Our Promise To You

Joining Texas Health Huguley is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule

PRN, Day shift

Job Description

PRN Rate: $29.50/hour

• Assesses the spiritual needs of patients to assist the healing process as part of a holistic team.
• Provides focused attention to patients, loved ones, and staff without agenda, effectively listening and responding to their needs.
• Conveys personalized care to patients, families, and staff, ensuring they feel cared for and supported.
• Enables patients, loved ones, and staff to experience God's nearness, safety, and comfort.
• Assists patients, loved ones, and staff in articulating their struggles and identifying their inner resources of strength, meaning, faith, and hope.
• Helps patients and loved ones with major health decisions, clarifying moral, medical, and ethical issues.
• Enables patients, loved ones, and staff to seek their spiritual center and uses religious and culturally appropriate resources.
• Regularly visits patients, loved ones, and staff, making rounds and checking in with clinical staff in assigned areas.
• Responds appropriately to all code blues and other emergencies, verifying patient identity, notifying family, and coordinating with staff, family, and legal authorities.
• Documents and charts pastoral activities in compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.
• Promotes and develops the coordination of care by participating in interdisciplinary conferences and contributing significant data for comprehensive and holistic care plans.
• Mentors chaplain interns and residents as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Operate within the guidelines of the profession, upholding standards of practice and competencies at all times
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a healthcare environment providing effective spiritual care for patients, families, and staff through individual and group pastoral counseling, spiritual care, and emotional support
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English with excellent oral communication skills
• Display excellent customer service, organization, and people skills
• Maintain continuing education hours as outlined by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)
• Basic knowledge of computer applications like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Internet Explorer; experience with Cerner or other Electronic Healthcare Record applications
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Personal commitment to God, emotional stability, sound physical health, and the ability to work under stress
• Effectively relate to persons of diverse religious, educational, and cultural backgrounds and earn the respect of all team members
• Knowledge of current counseling theories and practices, compliance with legal and ethical parameters based on the level of education and certification
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in English to carry out job requirements
• Knowledge of electronic medical record systems and ability to follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment when indicated
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural and religious differences

Education

Master's required. Master's of Divinity degree or other graduate theological degree (72-hour minimum) such as: pastoral care, spiritual care, etc. (as required for APC Board Certification qualification).

Work Experience

1+ year of pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience preferred.

Additional Information

Minimum of 4 units of ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE (Level 1 and Level 2 engaged) required.

Licenses And Certifications

• Ordained Minister (ORDM) preferred
• Commissioned Minister Credential (ADM) preferred
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement Certificate (CHAPLAIN) preferred
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) preferred

Physical Requirements

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Pay

$27.40 - $50.97 per hour