Chaplain Intern - Part time, Rotating

Bring your passion to Texas Health So we are Better + Together!

Work location:

Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Work hours:

Part time;
Rotating shifts

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment and ministering to those in need (both patient and employee populations)

• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.

• Pastoral Care management will partner with Chaplains on their certifications (both associate and board level) with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).

• Enjoy opportunities for growth.

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of experience in ministerial or congregational care in lieu of a bachelor’s degree REQUIRED

• Master of Divinity, Theology, or related degree from an accredited theological school preferred.

• 1 unit of CPE from an ACPE Accredited Center preferred

• 2 years’ experience in a congregational or hospital setting preferred.

• Good communication skills, both written and oral. Competency in basic computer use and electronic communication tools, e.g., email, calendar.

• Ability to work with and relate to people of all faith traditions and cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to offer non-anxious presence and work with people during a time of crisis and bereavement, offering compassionate care.

• Proficiently document patient care in the medical record within one year of employment and demonstrate this proficiency.

• Ability to offer religious and spiritual rituals as requested by patients and/or staff. When appropriate, ability to refer to outside clergy to meet patient sacramental or religious rites needs.

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that supports various entities/locations based upon patient volumes and operational needs.

The Chaplain role is designed to support Texas Health departments of Pastoral Care to provide 24/7 support to patients, guests, and staff.

• Provide professional pastoral and spiritual care to patients and their loved ones, using excellent listening, observational, assessment, and interventional skills.

• Assess patient and family spiritual resources and vulnerabilities, offering corresponding interventions.

• Document care in electronic medical record, using Pastoral Care standardized processes.

• Ability to respond to calls within 10 minutes and arrive within 30 minutes. Provide on-call report when called into the hospital.

• Report payroll exceptions promptly.

• Participate in Pastoral Care staff meetings.

• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all Pastoral Care Department policies and procedures.

• Complete required Pastoral Care Department training and any MyTalent modules when assigned.

• When providing in-house coverage, participate in the ritual life of the hospital, e.g., FINAL SALUTEs, memorial services, award ceremonies, and other similar celebrations and special events within the hospital.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

• Opportunity to contribute to your own 401K

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