JOB SUMMARY

Our ideal candidate will be a Chaplain who is at ease with change, highly adaptable, and have a sense of humor and humility, as these traits are needed to best serve our Level 2 Trauma program as well as our staff caregivers, patients, and families of our diverse, fast-growing emergency, critical care, trauma, ortho, oncology, and women's services lines. Ideally, this candidate will work one weekend and one weekday shift per week, working opposite other team members, attend weekly staff meetings (virtually), and participate in clinical meetings as scheduled. Rotating regular weekend coverage required. Occasional call duty is needed. If on call, candidates must be available to be onsite within 30 minutes from the time of an activation for death, code blue, trauma 1 etc. 

SCHEDULE:

• Wednesday: 3PM - 9PM CST
  
• Thursday: 3PM - 9PM CST
  
• Saturday: 9AM - 4:00PM CST
  
• Every other Friday: 3PM - 9PM CST
  
• Oncall: 1-2 overnight shifts per week

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 benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: 

• 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

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.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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