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Posted: 06-Nov-24
Location: Frisco, Texas
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Internal Number: 24015796
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Frisco at PGA Parkway
Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of our new hospital in Frisco, Texas. As we gear up to open our doors in July 2025, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in our community.
Our new facility, spanning 340,000 square feet, will introduce a state-of-the-art facility, tailored to accommodate the evolving needs of our rapidly growing population. Among its highlights, the facility will house crucial departments such as emergency, inpatient, procedural, and women and children.
Apply today and join a growing team dedicated to bringing an elevated level of care to the rapidly growing North Texas area!
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager of Pastoral Services provides management of Baylor Scott & White Health pastoral services. Provides for the spiritual, religious, sacramental, moral and ethical needs of patients and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Manages and coordinates pastoral care, counseling, and religious services for patients, their families and staff including, sacramental ministry, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing and coordinating bereavement needs.
- Supervises chaplains and mentors CPE student chaplains as they provide assessment and support to palliative care patients in accordance with joint commission requirements.
- Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families.
- Serves as department representative to facility President or other managers.
- Coordinates and provides consultation to physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to meet patient needs and to improve patient care.
- Conducts investigative studies to advance knowledge and to develop ways and means for providing more effective religious ministry for patients, family and staff.
- Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies and service organizations which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community. Recruits, trains, and coordinates pastoral care volunteers.
- Develops and maintains procedures for keeping records of spiritual counseling for patients.
- Oversees, staff, and volunteers and provides clinical supervision at the level specified upon consults.
- Consults with staff as needed; partners and reports to Senior Pastoral Care Leaders.
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.
- Interpersonal and listening skills.
- Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff.
- Ability to counsel and comfort people during periods of stress.
- Ability to effectively participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with co-workers, health professionals, volunteers, community clergy and the general public.
- Ability to use broader intentions to regulate how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
- Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination conclusions.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies, and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.
- General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
- Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning to ministry preferred.
- Clinical pastoral education (CPE) certification by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) preferred.
BENEFITS
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
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Masters'
- MAJOR - Theological Studies or Related Field
- EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- Board Cert Chaplain (BCC)