Chaplain - PRN

Chaplain I - PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health

The PRN Chaplain I provides access to spiritual care as part of a holistic, multidisciplinary team approach when helping patients deal with or recover from their illness or injury. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all patients, family members and staff, regardless of faith background or religious affiliation.

• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, families and staff including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing and coordination of bereavement needs.
• Provides counseling and other spiritual education activities for employees, students, and patients.
• Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to assess patient needs and strengthen patient care.
• Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient's spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care.
• Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies, and service organizations that support the Baylor Scott & White Health community.
• Documents and maintains individual records of spiritual counseling for patients.

• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions.
• Knowledge of the principles 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and listening skills.
• Skill in counseling patients, family members, and staff.
• Ability to counsel and comfort individuals during periods of stress.
• Ability to actively participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team.

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree.
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration:
  One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.

Entry Level

Full-time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care