JOB SUMMARY

The 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Units of CPE
• Completion of BCC within 2 years of hire

MINIMUM 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.

• Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, their families and staff including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms,
• weddings, anointing and coordinating bereavement needs.
• Conducts pastoral assessment of patients for spiritual and emotional care.
• Provides counseling support as needed for patients, families, and employees.
• Facilitates the end-of-life care for 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 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.
• Consults closely with Pastoral Care Managers as needed.
• Documents and maintains records of spiritual counseling for patients.
• Provides assessment and support of palliative care patients in accordance with joint commission requirements.
• Facilitates advance care planning with patients and families.