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Posted: 03-Aug-24
Location: Mckinney, Texas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24002312-1
JOB SUMMARY
The PRN Chaplain 1 provides access to spiritual care as part of the holistic, multidisciplinary team approach when helping patients deal with or recover from their illness or injury. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members and staff, regardless of faith background or religious affiliation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, their families and staff including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing and coordinating 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
- Partners with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in assessing patient needs and to improve 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 which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community
- Documents and maintains records of spiritual counseling for patients
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
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional listening skills
- Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff
- Ability to counsel people during periods of stress
- Ability to passionately participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team
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 - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cln Pastoral Education (CPE-U): One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred or obtain CPE within 18 months required.