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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Masters’
• MAJOR - Theological Studies or Related Field
• EXPERIENCE - 4 Years of Experience

• 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.