Chaplain, Weekend Shift at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Spiritual Counseling, Multicultural Sensitivity, Clinical Pastoral Education, Patient Advocacy, Ethical Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationships, Advance Directives, Team Collaboration, Documentation, Crisis Response, Worship Facilitation, Community Education, Support Group Activities, Conflict Resolution, Reflective Presence

Industry

Higher Education

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY The Chaplain are theologically and clinically trained to have a sensitivity to multicultural and multi-faith realities and deep respect for patients’ spiritual or religious preferences, while understanding the impact of cancer on individuals and their caregivers while providing spiritual counseling and comfort to the patient as well as their families who care for them through their illness. Shift: Friday-Sunday (8 pm - 8:30 am) with 4 flex hours. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor's Degree of Divinity, Philosophy or Counseling degree from a Council for Higher Education (CHEA) accredited institution or other Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) approved degree. Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an accredited Association of Clinical Pastoral Care Education (ACPE) center. Preferred Education Master's Degree Master of Divinity degree from a Council for Higher Education (CHEA) approved institution. or Experience 1 year of chaplaincy experience. JOB DUTIES Assessment of patient needs for spiritual support and outcome-based provision for services and interventions. Record assessments and outcome processes in Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Document other pertinent information for continuity of care and staff care. Immediate response required for code blues, code stroke, end-of-life requests and time sensitive requests. Ability to triage requests, maintain pager responsibilities as assigned and collegially communicate ongoing needs to team for handoffs is crucial. Serve as a resource and advocate related to spiritual and ethical concerns and provide reflective presence in decision making. Provide assistance with family conflicts, interpersonal relationships and advance planning including consult and facilitation of Advance Directives and communication of decision making issues to the multidisciplinary team. Provide unbiased spiritual support resources appropriate to the developmental, emotional, religious and psychological needs of patients, their loved ones and staff. Maintain timely and accurate preparation of progress reports, statistical data and projects which support departmental and hospital metrics goals. Participate in the collegial clinical support of staff chaplains, students and volunteers in accordance with departmental standards of collegial practice. Provide for sacramental or religiously specific needs of patients, their loved ones and staff. Facilitate contacting outside resources when necessary. Provide worship opportunities and/or supportive group activities for patients, family members and staff. Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for specified patient needs and advocacy. Offer education to staff on utilization of Spiritual Care and Support with working knowledge of ethical issues, advance planning, decision making and other topics as need arises. Provide community education as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

The Chaplain provides spiritual counseling and comfort to patients and their families, assessing their needs and documenting care in the Electronic Medical Record. They respond to urgent requests, advocate for spiritual and ethical concerns, and facilitate communication among multidisciplinary teams.