Hospice Chaplain

The Chaplain 2 provides advanced 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. Participates in the training and professional development of staff and oversees volunteers and residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Plans, coordinates, organizes, 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.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in assessing patient needs and to 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 which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community. Recruits, trains, and coordinates pastoral care volunteers.

Documents and maintains individual records of spiritual counseling for patients.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

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.

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 individuals during periods of stress.

Ability to actively participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team.

Denominational endorsement for chaplaincy, ordination or commissioning to ministry 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’ or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

– EXPERIENCE – 2 Years of Experience

– CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION –
Board Cert Chaplain (BCC): BCC may be applied to required years of experience.