To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34
As a Navy Chaplain, you will be the voice of encouragement, reason and hope to thousands of Sailors and Marines, supporting and uplifting the brave men and women who have chosen to serve their country. The Navy Chaplain Corps boasts more than 800 Navy Chaplains from more than 100 different faith groups, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and many others.
For additional information regarding the Chaplain service, please call 888-NAVYCHC or ************.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Navy Chaplain, your job spans a broad range of duties. You will support fellow servicemembers during their most joyful and most difficult moments. Your responsibilities might be to:
Conduct worship services in a variety of settings
Perform religious rites and ceremonies such as weddings, funeral services and baptisms
Counsel individuals who seek guidance
Oversee religious education programs, such as Sunday school and youth groups
Visit and provide spiritual guidance and care to hospitalized personnel and their family members
Train lay leaders who conduct religious education programs
Promote attendance at religious services, retreats and conferences
Advise leaders at all levels regarding morale, ethics and spiritual well-being
PAY AND BENEFITS
From the day you start, youll receive:
Competitive salary
Free health insurance
Free housing
A retirement plan
30 days paid vacation per year
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
If youre in the process of starting or completing your graduate theological degree, you could potentially enter the Navy Chaplain Candidate Program (CCPO) as a student.
Opportunities for continuing education are available through the Advanced Education Program while being paid full-time as a Navy Officer. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Navy Chaplains can advance their education by:
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Navy Tuition Assistance Program
Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Find out more about additional education opportunities for Officers, including post-graduate school.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizen or equivalent
Graduate degree in theological or related studies from an accredited educational institution
Have two years of full-time religious leadership experience
Must be able to obtain an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a religious faith organization registered with the Department of Defense
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served before.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Navy Chaplains immerse themselves in the daily lives of service members. In what can be best described as a ministry of presence, they are there to offer guidance and insight in the moment, whenever theyre needed. You could provide support while on land or at sea, when presiding over religious ceremonies on a base or when conducting services from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
There are part-time opportunities as a Navy Chaplain. Serving part-time as a Reserve Chaplain gives you the flexibility to minister in the Navy while maintaining responsibilities to your congregation at home.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
RequiredPreferredJob Industries
Government & Military
$49k-98k yearly est. 6d ago
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Chaplain I, Palliative Care Part-Time
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Chaplain job in Santa Clara, CA
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this role is also responsible for identifying patients for whom palliative care is appropriate; providing debriefs and explanations of diagnoses and prognoses to patients, their families and loved ones, and staff; collaborating with a patient care team to plan for and discuss existential implications of goals of care; regularly engaging with the interdisciplinary team and seeking opportunities to educate them on the role of a chaplain within the team; identifying areas of improvement for palliative care-focused quality improvement projects and implementing changes; leading collaborations with the interdisciplinary care team to integrate spiritual screenings, patient histories, and assessments into scope of practice; and researching and developing self-care activities for the interdisciplinary team.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Promotes learning in others by proactively providing and/or developing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and members; builds relationships with cross-functional/external stakeholders and customers. Listens to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; proactively provides actionable feedback to others and to managers. Pursues self-development; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; leads by influencing others through technical explanations and examples and provides options and recommendations. Adopts new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; champions change and helps others adapt to new tasks and processes. Facilitates team collaboration to support a business outcome.
+ Completes work assignments autonomously and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area and business knowledge to generate creative solutions; encourages team members to adapt to and follow all procedures and policies. Collaborates cross-functionally and/or externally to achieve effective business decisions; provides recommendations and solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Supports the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; identifies resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines. Identifies, speaks up, and capitalizes on improvement opportunities across teams; uses influence to guide others and engages stakeholders to achieve appropriate solutions.
+ Contributes to collaborative efforts in spiritual care by: recognizing the need for an interdisciplinary team, consult services, and departments and collaborating across the continuum of care; and collaborating with relevant external spiritual care programs (e.g., Interfaith Councils, Music Ministry, CPE Centers), diverse spiritual leaders, and community partners to provide resources and/or care to patients, their families and loved ones, and staff.
+ Provides patient, loved ones, and staff counseling services by: applying diverse spiritual care assessment models to evaluate spiritual needs, issues, and concerns and recommend appropriate spiritual counseling services and/or care interventions; leveraging crisis intervention methods and techniques to help patients, loved ones, and staff experiencing a crisis event or emotional, spiritual, and/or existential distress; helping to triage existential and spiritual counseling and creating appropriate care plans while demonstrating sensitivity, respect, and compassion; providing during and after end-of-life support and counseling to patients, loved ones, and staff, including grief counseling and support group services; and documenting spiritual assessments and interventions in the patient care record and following established charting methodologies in accordance with policies and procedures.
+ Provides spiritual care by: role modeling cultural sensitivity (e.g., acknowledging diverse belief systems, race, gender, sexual orientation) when interacting with patients, their families and loved ones, and team members; identifying and/or tending to spiritual or religious needs including providing supportive counseling, services, and/or events throughout the year (e.g., Ash Wednesday, Ramadan) for individuals of diverse faiths, backgrounds, religious needs, cultural rituals, and practices; providing spiritual resources to patients, loved ones, and staff (e.g., phone support, home visitations, self-care strategies, literature, memorial services, spiritual practices, and alternative care); and evaluating the quality and satisfaction of spiritual care services, including patient survey responses to ensure patients, loved ones, and staff receive the appropriate spiritual support, comfort, nurturing of well-being, resources, and guidance needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)
+ Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
+ Attention to Detail
+ Business Knowledge
+ Communication
+ Critical Thinking
+ Cross-Group Collaboration
+ Decision Making
+ Dependability
+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
+ Drives Results
+ Facilitation Skills
+ Health Care Industry
+ Influencing Others
+ Integrity
+ Learning Agility
+ Organizational Savvy
+ Problem Solving
+ Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
+ Teamwork
+ Topic-Specific Communication
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)
+ Palliative Care
+ Acts with Compassion
+ Belief Systems and Practices
+ Bereavement Risk Assessment
+ Business Documentation
+ Community Engagement
+ Conflict Resolution
+ Crisis Intervention
+ Education and Training
+ Intercultural Skills
+ Interpersonal Skills
+ Member Service
+ Program Development
+ Spiritual Care Assessments and Interventions
+ Spiritual Care Counseling
+ Spiritual Care Resources
+ Time Management
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Masters degree in Divinity, Theology or related field from an accredited university AND minimum two (2) years of pastoral care experience in a Hospital, Clinic, Ambulatory, Home Health/Palliative Care, or Hospice setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education completed from an accredited program preferred.
+ Ordained, licensed, or endorsed for health care chaplaincy by a recognized religious/spiritual body.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Chaplain I, Palliative Care Part-Time
LOCATION: Santa Clara, California
REQNUMBER: 1401730
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
$69k-140k yearly est. 4d ago
Chaplain Part-time - Tracy, CA
Marketplace Ministries 4.2
Chaplain job in Tracy, CA
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Please Note: While assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, there are no guaranteed minimal hours and positional needs will vary depending on Chaplain availability and Client requirements.
Position Summary
Chaplains are the frontline staff fulfilling the mission and Christian ministry of MCHAP. Chaplains use their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
•Serves as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose.
•Interacts with companies, their employees, and the community in a manner that exhibits character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
Ministry
•Makes brief visits to company worksites regularly (usually weekly) to interact with employees to build a relationship of trust and friendship motivated by the Chaplain's deep Christian faith.
•Visits employees or immediate family members wherever care can be expressed and help given: hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other sites.
•May provide confidential pastoral discussions for problem issues of employees and their immediate family members including, but not limited to family matters, divorce, serious illness, care of aging parents, death and grief recovery, parenting, financial situations that may include debt discussions, budgeting, and other life issues related to financial stress, as well as any other personal issues. Provides referral service and acts as coordinator for specialized assistance to employees and/or immediate family members with specific needs.
•May assist in the planning, conduct or attend funerals for employees or immediate family members, including follow-up support and encouragement to immediate family members during the grief period.
•May make jail visits to employees and immediate family members.
•Works with companies to serve notifications of death and serious injuries to families and other employees, encouraging those impacted by various tragedies.
•May provide post-termination care for laid-off or terminated employees in order to foster a smooth transition to another work environment.
•May facilitate, but not lead, spiritual enrichment activities, as an employee-sponsored and led activity will usually be more fruitful than a chaplain led event.
•Provides, as appropriate/requested, literature and other resources to assist company employees with life issues.
•Represents companies to clients/customers where it would be appropriate to ministry services involved (i.e., serious illness, accidents, traumatic events, and funerals).
•Participates in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and the role of the Chaplain Team.
•With Executive Director of Operations (EDO) permission, responds positively and assertively to other duties and services requested by executive leadership of companies, within the scope of the Letter of Agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.
Requirements
1.Has ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting. Possesses ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
2.Skills to effectively listen and interact with clients, employees, and their families. Skills to deliver community presentations. Skills to deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances. High regard for the dignity and worth of clients, employees and their families. Skills to cope with stressful situations and able to document accurately according to standards.
3. Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and to MCHAPs Ministry values. Incorporates Christian values and beliefs in day-to-day activities and in the performance of job duties. Has a fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application. Attests to a saving faith in Jesus Christ and actively participates in a biblically based church.
4.Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse groups; ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships while providing exceptional customer service. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
5.Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate and interact effectively with leadership, colleagues, employees, and families. Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
6.Demonstrated skill in analyzing information to define and follow up on problems or objectives. Ability to identify solutions and solve problems. Demonstrated skill in interpreting policy and procedures related to the position and keeping others informed.
7.Demonstrated computer proficiency using Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or other equivalent software, internet, email messaging, and web-based software applications. Ability to understand and learn new technology programs.
8.Must have active state driver's license and state minimum auto insurance (state(s) where servicing clients).
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Work Environment
This is a field position, and the work environment is dependent upon the clients' worksite. Work environments can include manufacturing, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes with differing levels of temperature, noise, and light exposure.
$49k-97k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Chaplain Manager
Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty 4.0
Chaplain job in Sunnyvale, CA
For over 45 years Pathways has been a Bay Area pioneer, leader, and innovator in Hospice, Home Health and Palliative Care. We provide care at home or in settings such as assisted living, a nursing home, or the hospital. We have offices in Sunnyvale, South San Francisco, and Oakland. Patients and their families know us for our personalized, high-quality care, delivered with empathy, kindness, and respect.
TITLE: Spiritual Care Manager (Chaplain Manager)
SCHEDULE: M-F
HOURS: 8:30am-5pm
Office: Sunnyvale
The posted compensation range of $36.83 - $50.63/Hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Pathways Home Health & Hospice in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Pathways Home Health & Hospice may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Spiritual Care Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of the Hospice spiritual care program, for overseeing the provision of spiritual counseling services to patients and families when requested and for psycho-spiritual support services to Hospice staff.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Assures the development and implementation of a spiritual plan of care for patient/family with the interdisciplinary team.
Hires, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
Facilitates and assures spiritual counseling services quality of care provided to meet needs of patient/family.
Coordinates and supervises the process to ensure the optimal level of Spiritual Care services are provided to Hospice and Home Health patient and Families.
Develops community spiritual care resources and contacts with clergy or counselors who provide care to Hospice/Home Health patients.
Oversees interdisciplinary team meetings for optimal collaboration and coordination for Spiritual Care providers with other patient care providers.
Oversees and (for a small case load) provides counseling to assist patients/families to integrate the dying experience into their lives and to find meaning and purpose in what remains of life.
Ensures Pt./Family requests for memorial/funeral services support is appropriately provided.
Facilitates commemorative rituals for Hospice staff and patients' family members as appropriate to need.
Facilitates activities such as retreats, regular support group meetings, individual support that assist staff with their skills in providing staff, Pt./Families with Spiritual Care support.
Provide training, educational programs and workshops for specifically for Spiritual Care Staff, but also as appropriate for Hospice staff, families and the community (as appropriate).
Performs other duties as assigned consistent with skills and training and the mission and goals of Pathways. This position in particular will oversee:
1. The Home Health connection for Spiritual Care providers.
2. The Pediatric Team Spiritual care support.
3. Oversee the volunteer and the development for the Transitions Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MDiv or equivalent graduate degree from a theological program, or a BA/BS and a combination of experience/training in spiritual care.
Certified chaplain
Previous Management Experience Preferred
Experience in Hospice or Palliative care.
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in the development of collaborative relationships with others; management/supervisory experience preferred.
Ability to work independently and creatively in order to accomplish goals with a minimum of supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with persons following traditional and non- traditional spiritual practices.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
Valid California Driver's license and current automobile insurance.
Current CPR certification.
$36.8-50.6 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Chaplain - On-Call
Christian City Inc.
Chaplain job in Oakland, CA
Chaplain - On-Call Job Number: 1323602 Posting Date: Nov 22, 2024, 9:11:27 PM Description Job Summary: To provide spiritual support and counseling to hospital patients, families and staff in a culturally competent manner. The chaplain is a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. This individual participates in patient care planning and documents all pertinent interventions in the patient care record.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provides spiritual support and counseling to patients, family members/significant others, and staff. Interacts daily with staff and interdisciplinary team members to formulate and evaluate patient care needs.
Provides documentation in the patient care record. Serves on Medical Center Committees as required by hospital policies and procedures or as requested.
Assures accreditation compliance of the chaplaincy service.
Conducts in-service training for staff in regard to providing spiritual support. Conducts services for patients, as requested.
Participates in appropriate professional associations for personal and professional growth.
May coordinate, supervise and evaluate lay volunteers, chaplain interns and the ecumenical interfaith chaplaincy program. May serve as a liaison between the Medical Center, local congregations and religious institutions. May form a steering committee of local clergy to support the Chaplaincy program.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change s, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Secondary Functions:
JC required position.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
Graduate theogical degree (or equivalent graduate degree) from an accredited institution.
Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed.
License, Certification, Registration
Certification or certification-eligible with College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy Certification OR Board Certified Chaplain Certification from Association of Professional Chaplains OR National Association of Catholic Chaplains Certification OR National Association of Jewish Chaplains Certified Member
Ordainment/Endorsement of a recognized religious/spiritual body.
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrate ability to minister with persons of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership Environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Primary Location: California-Oakland-Oakland 380 W. MacArthur Regular Scheduled Hours: 1 Shift: Day Working Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Start Time: 08:30 AM End Time: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Temporary Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Behavioral / Mental Health Public Department Name: Oakland Hospital - Palliative Care - Nursing - 0201 Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time Employee Group: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee Posting Salary Low : 36.1 Posting Salary High: 46.69 Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.Click here for Important Additional Job Requirements.
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$49k-94k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Relief Chaplain
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford 4.5
Chaplain job in Stanford, CA
At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job ID: LP_00021492-2266
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
Responsible for responding to needs of patients, family members and staff, designated in consultation with the Manager, Spiritual Care Services, and functions as a member of the Spiritual Care Service staff. Coordinate all services to a specific in-patient unit(s) or groups; serving as chaplain on assigned patient unit(s); and participate as staff for the Spiritual Care Service in care conferences for such units. Provide spiritual care assessment, intervention and support for patients and their families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
* Provides interfaith spiritual assessment and interventions which enables patients, family members, visitors, and staff to draw upon their own cultural, spiritual, and religious resources.
* Serves as staff person on and coordinates care with multi-disciplinary teams for designated patient units and groups. Ensures appropriate spiritual care assessment and intervention for patients, family, and visitors.
* Performs special spiritual services (baptisms, memorials, etc.) requested of the Spiritual Care Service and as appropriate to his/her professional functioning.
* Provides Internal and external teaching and outreach on spiritual care topics.
* Coordinates care with other Chaplains, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students, guest services, and volunteers, and, as time permits, medical and genetics counseling students.
* Participates in research activities undertaken by Spiritual Care Service.
* Serves as a liaison to area faith communities/ congregations as requested.
* Assists in reviewing and initiating programs within the department.
* Performs specialized duties specific to their particular role, such as: serving on specialized committees, performing particular religious functions/services, and/or coordinating volunteers.
* Participates as an alternate in the on-call rotation, when needed.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Master's degree in Spirituality, Religious Studies, Divinity or from an accredited graduate program or the equivalent, and at least 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education at an APCE accredited program.
Experience: Two (2) years of directly related work experience.
License / Certification: None Required
KNOWLEDGE
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification.
* Ability and stamina to provide spiritual support and guidance to patients/residents/clients with varying physical and mental dysfunctions.
* Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver.
* Ability to energize team members.
* Ability to establish and maintain excellent client relationships, exhibit exemplary interpersonal skills and exercise sound judgment and professionalism in business and personnel matters.
* Ability to provide leadership and influence others.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and apply sound judgment.
* Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
* Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information
Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $37.28 to $49.43
Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
$56k-100k yearly est. 7d ago
Chaplain II, Palliative Care
Sutter Health 4.8
Chaplain job in San Mateo, CA
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Competently assesses, coordinates and evaluates the spiritual needs of patients and families and provides direct spiritual care in coordination with the patient care team. Develops, documents and delivers a spiritual care plan. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Provides worship services, memorials, and support groups for staff as requested.
**Job Description** :
**EDUCATION:**
+ Master's: Divinity
+ OR Other: Graduate level theological degree from a CHEA accredited organization
+ OR Other: Equivalent granted by the Association of Professional Chaplains
+ 4 units of ACPE training
**TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:**
2 years recent relevant experience
**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:**
NCC-Board certification through APC, NACC, NAJC, or CASC within three years if hired after 01/01/2025
**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:**
+ Knowledge of death, dying, grief, and bereavement processes.
+ Knowledge of diverse religious practices and community resources.
+ Possess interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
+ Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
+ General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
+ Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
+ Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
+ Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
+ Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
+ Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
**Job Shift:**
Days
**Schedule:**
Part Time
**Shift Hours:**
8
**Days of the Week:**
Variable
**Weekend Requirements:**
As Needed
**Benefits:**
Yes
**Unions:**
No
**Position Status:**
Non-Exempt
**Weekly Hours:**
24
**Employee Status:**
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $46.67 to $60.66 / hour
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _ _
$46.7-60.7 hourly 60d+ ago
Chaplain - Staff - WCMC Spiritual Care - Part Time - 5 Hour - PMs
John Muir Health 4.8
Chaplain job in Walnut Creek, CA
Job Description:The Chaplain provides direct spiritual care to patients, families and staff, including on-calls. The Chaplain teaches in-services, educational and restorative events to staff and helps mentor CPE students. The incumbent assists the Director in ensuring that the goals and objectives of the Spiritual Care department are met.Education:
Master's Degree Theological Studies (M.Div or equivalent) - Required
Coursework ACPE - Clinical Pastoral Education - Required
Experience:
5 years Healthcare - Spiritual Care - Preferred
Healthcare - Chaplaincy - Preferred
Additional Experience:
Hospital ministry experience.
Certifications/Licensures:
Ordination in Recognized Faith Group and/or Faith Group Endorsement completed prior to or within 12 months of hire
Board Certification (BCC) with the Association of Professional Chaplains (Clinical Pastoral Education) or equivalent. Achieved Prior to or within 18 months of hire.
Skills:
Sensitivity to diverse religious and cultural practices and values.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
Work shift:
5.0 (5:30PM-10:30PM)
Monday to Friday
Work Shift:05.0 - 17:30 - 23:00 No Waive (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$39.81 - $59.72HourlyOffer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.
Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt' on it.Scheduled Weekly Hours:25
$39.8-59.7 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Chaplain/Priest - Spiritual Care Services
Stanford Health Care 4.6
Chaplain job in Palo Alto, CA
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This role shall support the needs of Catholic-faith patients.
Spiritual Care Service provides spiritual and emotional support. Whether you are a Stanford Health Care patient, family member, friend, or staff member, the Spiritual Care Service is here to accompany you with compassion:
- Listening
- Open-hearted conversation about hope, gratitude, fear, connection, and meaning
- A calm presence
- Prayers and blessings
- Connecting you to your religious, spiritual, or philosophical tradition through our staff, volunteers, and referrals to community resources
How We Work
Chaplains are assigned to inpatient care units, to the Cancer Centers in Palo Alto and South Bay, and to the Palliative Care teams. These chaplains provide a consistent spiritual care presence and develop relationships with unit and team staff colleagues. There is also at least one chaplain or chaplain fellow/resident/intern available at Stanford Hospital (300P & 500P) at all times.
Why work at Stanford Medicine | Stanford Health Care (SHC)?
This role puts our iCare methodology at the forefront of our service and care.
The Chaplain role is worthy as it allows for great listening skills, compassion, and resources for patients and families.
In this role, the Chaplain will collaborate with other Chaplains, families, patients, and hospital staff.
The needs for this role rotate. Therefore, scheduling flexibility is a must.
**This is a Stanford Health Care job.**
**A Brief Overview**
Under the supervision of the Manager of Spiritual Care Services, the primary responsibility of a Chaplain is to provide spiritual care to patients, families, visitors, and staff. Patients are seen at the bedside or in outpatient settings as assigned. The Chaplain is involved in all aspects of care including, but not limited to, team meetings, family meetings, and goals of discussions. Staff support is provided through 1:1 encounters and group gatherings in the units and other locations as needed. The Chaplain is also in charge of developing and leading hospital-wide and community faith-specific and interfaith services. The Chaplain works as a team member in accordance with the Spiritual Care Services Mission and Vision Statements, following its Administrative Policies and Procedures. The Chaplain also performs other duties as assigned by the Director or Manager of Spiritual Care Services.
**Locations**
Stanford Health Care
**What you will do**
+ Spiritual Care (75%)- Provides direct spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.- Adheres to all triage duties and responsibilities when needed. (Please refer to Triage Guidelines).- Serves as advocate in articulating patients' and families' spiritual needs.- Offers and receives consultation with the interdisciplinary team in delivery of patient care, functioning in a collaborative, cooperative manner.- Serves as liaison between Spiritual Care and other SHC departments.- Works to increase the visibility and enhance the quality of Spiritual Care within the hospital community.- Assists in developing, coordinating, and evaluating Spiritual Care initiatives to staff.- Shares in planning and leadership of services.- Provides weddings, memorial services, and baptisms for patients and staff within or in accordance with their beliefs and/or religious tradition.- Provides and/or participates in other special services offered through Spiritual Care in collaboration with the Manager, team members and hospital staff.- In collaboration with the Manager, and team members, develops services and resources appropriate for the holy days of various religious traditions.- Charts visits in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner (within the scheduled work shift). that is relevant to the patient's medical, psychosocial, and spiritual/religious goals of care.- Maintains daily records of the Department's activities in accordance with Department's data gathering tool in use.- Participates in triage rotations, is available on short notice for emergencies and overnight coverage as needed.- Facilitates and coordinates Code Blue, and non-Code critical incident stress debriefings as needed.- Performs other duties as required, or assigned by, or negotiated with the Manager of Spiritual Care Services.
+ Community Relations (5%)- Shares responsibility for maintaining and developing positive relationships with significant individuals and constituent groups (religious leaders, faith communities/faith groups, inter-faith groups, other hospitals, and graduate schools of religion) in support of SHC and Spiritual Care programs.- Shares responsibility for coordinating and presenting educational events for SHC.
+ Precepting (10%)- Develops and teaches workshops and seminars for presentation to Clinical Pastoral Care Education (CPE) Chaplain students on a schedule to be negotiated with the Manager of Spiritual Care Education - CPE and Director of Spiritual Care Services.- Assists in developing a curricular track for inclusion in the overall CPE curriculum.- Regularly participates in joint visits with Chaplain students to assess their functioning and to offer critique for improvement of spiritual caregiving.- Helps orient CPE students to unit(s) and facilitates students' clinical involvement. Assists in other dimensions of CPE programs as requested and appropriate.- Mentors CPE students, who will support staff Chaplains in providing spiritual care to patients and families admitted to inpatient clinical areas.- May assist in recruitment, interviewing and selection of CPE students.
+ Administrative Duties (10%)- Attends team meetings and retreats.- Serves on selected hospital committees as appointed by the Manager.- Serves on Campus, Religious, or other community committees as appointed by the Manager.- Attends religious/faith group meetings to maintain good standing and serves on committees of national Spiritual Care organization(s) as needed.- Assists with other administrative duties as assigned by the Manager.- Serves on ethical case consultations to represent spiritual care and to participate in ethical decision making when needed.- Serves as a consultant to students and staff on questions of ethical considerations.- Assists in the interpretation and evaluation of ethical questions and moral situations in care delivery, to ensure the dignity and rights of the patient.- Assists in the research and development of relevant policies and procedures to ensure continued provision of ethically appropriate and culturally and religiously sensitive care to patients.- Adheres to current organizational Performance Improvement priorities.- Participates in quality studies through data collection and analysis.- Makes recommendations and takes actions to improve Spiritual Care Services structures, systems and outcomes.
**Education Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies required.
+ Graduation from a seminary or school of theology that approved by a professional chaplain certifying organization required.
**Experience Qualifications**
+ One (1) years of directly related work experience in a health care setting, including completion of Four (4) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of medical practice, ethical issues in health care, hospital procedures, developmental needs across all age groups (Infant to Geriatric), and adheres to SHC and Common Codes of Ethics, privacy/confidentiality (PHI), and safety/infection control standards.
+ Meets all Level 1 and 2 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) outcomes, board certification competencies, and demonstrates ongoing intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement through education and learning opportunities.
+ Exhibits theological, philosophical, and spiritual reflection skills, and integrates pastoral/spiritual perspectives across a variety of settings including interdisciplinary case conferences, staff education, and group processes.
+ Provides individualized and group pastoral care with cultural and religious sensitivity, supporting persons through crisis, end-of-life situations, decision-making, and coping with loss-always with compassion, professionalism, and alignment with SHC values.
+ Demonstrates exceptional communication, teaching, and counseling skills, with the ability to adjust communication to suit diverse audiences and understanding levels, and to speak and write effectively.
+ Offers consultation to colleagues, mentorship to students, and actively contributes to the development and effectiveness of inter-faith/inter-belief spiritual care programs.
+ Provides strong leadership in spiritual care, demonstrating creativity and excellence in designing and delivering spiritual/religious services, motivating others, energizing team members, and influencing interprofessional teams.
+ Works collaboratively and diplomatically with hospital staff, interdisciplinary teams, and community religious leaders to foster a cohesive and effective Spiritual Care department.
+ Performs effectively in high-pressure and crisis situations, showing resourcefulness, appropriate assertiveness, calmness under stress, and sound judgment while meeting departmental productivity goals.
+ Exemplifies strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities; maintains professionalism, accountability, and dependability in ministering to patients with a range of physical and mental health needs.
**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Bilingual ability with English and Spanish.
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) preferred
+ National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) preferred
+ Neshama: The Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) preferred
+ Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) preferred
+ National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC) preferred
+ Ordination or commissioning by one's faith group to serve as a religious leader and endorsement or official recognition by that faith group to function as a Chaplain preferred
**These principles apply to ALL employees:**
**SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience**
_Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery._
_You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:_
+ Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
+ Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
+ Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
**Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in** **all of** **its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.**
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $37.82 - $49.15 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.
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$37.8-49.2 hourly 43d ago
Hospice Chaplain - Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, San Francisco Counties
Zenith Hospice Care
Chaplain job in Pleasanton, CA
Job DescriptionSalary: DOE
Chaplain
Primary function is to provide spiritual care in the home to terminally ill patients and their families.
To provide an assessment of the patients and familys spiritual needs and to provide counseling to meet those needs.
Makes reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors or other individuals who can support the patients spiritual needs. Participates as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT).
Job Qualifications:
Education: Master of Divinity preferred.
Licensure: Not Applicable.
Experience: One year of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare institution preferred.
Skills: Working knowledge of community spiritual and other resources. Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Current auto liability insurance and drivers license if personal vehicle is used for work.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patient homes and other healthcare facilities under various conditions. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; may have some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting required. Requires working under some occasionally stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/family needs, must be able to make quick decisions; functions as a facilitator to meet patient/family spiritual needs.
$56k-85k yearly est. 11d ago
HH & Hospice Chaplain
Prohealth Home Care 3.9
Chaplain job in San Jose, CA
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of ProHealth Home Care, Inc., either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
2. Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
3. Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
4. Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
5. Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
6. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
7. Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
8. Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.
9. Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care,
10. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
11. Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
12. Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
13. Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers.
14. Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, Mdiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
2. Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary team/group.
3. Comfort in an interfaith setting.
4. Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
5. Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
6. Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
8. Hospice/experience preferred.
PV22
$54k-75k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Hospice Chaplain Part-Time
Suncrest Hospice 4.2
Chaplain job in Novato, CA
Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
* Actual Work/Life Balance
* $33-40/hr
* 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
* A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
* The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
Details
The Chaplain provides spiritual support, guidance, and resources to patients and their families. They provide compassionate services to a diverse population encompassing all faiths that are represented by patients, families, and team members, while at the same time, reflecting the mission and philosophy of Suncrest.
Qualifications
* Certificate of graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree), or a degree in pastoral care, or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred
* One year of chaplain experience preferred
* Experience working with death and the dying, as it relates to patients and their families/caregivers;
* Ability to work as a contributing member of interdisciplinary group
* Comfort level in inter-faith setting
* Minimum of 3 units of CPE; and MDiv or Masters in Theology required.
* Assesses spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensures that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner;
* Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors;
* Maintains accurate records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision;
* Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings, providing consultation, education, and support
* Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested;
* Assists with the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers;
* Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
* Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
$33-40 hourly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Hospice Chaplain Part-Time
Suncrestcare
Chaplain job in Novato, CA
Why Suncrest
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
Actual Work/Life Balance
$35-40/hr
401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
Details
The Chaplain provides spiritual support, guidance, and resources to patients and their families. They provide compassionate services to a diverse population encompassing all faiths that are represented by patients, families, and team members, while at the same time, reflecting the mission and philosophy of Suncrest.
Qualifications
Certificate of graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree), or a degree in pastoral care, or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred
One year of chaplain experience preferred
Experience working with death and the dying, as it relates to patients and their families/caregivers;
Ability to work as a contributing member of interdisciplinary group
Comfort level in inter-faith setting
Minimum of 3 units of CPE; and MDiv or Masters in Theology required.
Assesses spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensures that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner;
Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors;
Maintains accurate records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision;
Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings, providing consultation, education, and support
Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested;
Assists with the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers;
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
$35-40 hourly Auto-Apply 2d ago
Chaplain
U.S. Navy 4.0
Chaplain job in Sunnyvale, CA
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34
As a Navy Chaplain, you will be the voice of encouragement, reason and hope to thousands of Sailors and Marines, supporting and uplifting the brave men and women who have chosen to serve their country. The Navy Chaplain Corps boasts more than 800 Navy Chaplains from more than 100 different faith groups, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and many others.
For additional information regarding the Chaplain service, please call 888-NAVYCHC or ************.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Navy Chaplain, your job spans a broad range of duties. You will support fellow servicemembers during their most joyful and most difficult moments. Your responsibilities might be to:
Conduct worship services in a variety of settings
Perform religious rites and ceremonies such as weddings, funeral services and baptisms
Counsel individuals who seek guidance
Oversee religious education programs, such as Sunday school and youth groups
Visit and provide spiritual guidance and care to hospitalized personnel and their family members
Train lay leaders who conduct religious education programs
Promote attendance at religious services, retreats and conferences
Advise leaders at all levels regarding morale, ethics and spiritual well-being
PAY AND BENEFITS
From the day you start, youll receive:
Competitive salary
Free health insurance
Free housing
A retirement plan
30 days paid vacation per year
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
If youre in the process of starting or completing your graduate theological degree, you could potentially enter the Navy Chaplain Candidate Program (CCPO) as a student.
Opportunities for continuing education are available through the Advanced Education Program while being paid full-time as a Navy Officer. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Navy Chaplains can advance their education by:
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Navy Tuition Assistance Program
Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Find out more about additional education opportunities for Officers, including post-graduate school.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizen or equivalent
Graduate degree in theological or related studies from an accredited educational institution
Have two years of full-time religious leadership experience
Must be able to obtain an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a religious faith organization registered with the Department of Defense
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served before.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Navy Chaplains immerse themselves in the daily lives of service members. In what can be best described as a ministry of presence, they are there to offer guidance and insight in the moment, whenever theyre needed. You could provide support while on land or at sea, when presiding over religious ceremonies on a base or when conducting services from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
There are part-time opportunities as a Navy Chaplain. Serving part-time as a Reserve Chaplain gives you the flexibility to minister in the Navy while maintaining responsibilities to your congregation at home.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
RequiredPreferredJob Industries
Government & Military
$49k-98k yearly est. 6d ago
Chaplain I
Kaiser Permanente 4.7
Chaplain job in San Jose, CA
Identifies and/or tends to spiritual or religious needs for individuals of diverse faiths, backgrounds, and religious, provides spiritual resources, and evaluates the quality and satisfaction of spiritual care services to ensure patients, loved ones, and staff receive the appropriate spiritual care. Provides counseling services by applying spiritual care assessment models to evaluate spiritual needs, issues, and concerns and recommend appropriate spiritual counseling services and/or care interventions accordingly. Leverages crisis intervention methods and techniques to help patients, loved ones, and staff experiencing a crisis event or emotional, spiritual, and/or existential distress and provides during and after end-of-life support, including grief counseling and support group services. Collaborates across the continuum of care as well as with relevant external spiritual care programs, diverse spiritual leaders, and community partners to provide resources and/or care to patients, their families and loved ones, and staff.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Promotes learning in others by proactively providing and/or developing information, resources, advice, and expertise with coworkers and members; builds relationships with cross-functional/external stakeholders and customers. Listens to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; proactively provides actionable feedback to others and to managers. Pursues self-development; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; leads by influencing others through technical explanations and examples and provides options and recommendations. Adopts new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; champions change and helps others adapt to new tasks and processes. Facilitates team collaboration to support a business outcome.
+ Completes work assignments autonomously and supports business-specific projects by applying expertise in subject area and business knowledge to generate creative solutions; encourages team members to adapt to and follow all procedures and policies. Collaborates cross-functionally and/or externally to achieve effective business decisions; provides recommendations and solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Supports the development of work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; identifies resources to accomplish priorities and deadlines. Identifies, speaks up, and capitalizes on improvement opportunities across teams; uses influence to guide others and engages stakeholders to achieve appropriate solutions.
+ Contributes to collaborative efforts in spiritual care by: recognizing the need for an interdisciplinary team, consult services, and departments and collaborating across the continuum of care; and collaborating with relevant external spiritual care programs (e.g., Interfaith Councils, Music Ministry, CPE Centers), diverse spiritual leaders, and community partners to provide resources and/or care to patients, their families and loved ones, and staff.
+ Provides patient, loved ones, and staff counseling services by: applying diverse spiritual care assessment models to evaluate spiritual needs, issues, and concerns and recommend appropriate spiritual counseling services and/or care interventions; leveraging crisis intervention methods and techniques to help patients, loved ones, and staff experiencing a crisis event or emotional, spiritual, and/or existential distress; helping to triage existential and spiritual counseling and creating appropriate care plans while demonstrating sensitivity, respect, and compassion; providing during and after end-of-life support and counseling to patients, loved ones, and staff, including grief counseling and support group services; and documenting spiritual assessments and interventions in the patient care record and following established charting methodologies in accordance with policies and procedures.
+ Provides spiritual care by: role modeling cultural sensitivity (e.g., acknowledging diverse belief systems, race, gender, sexual orientation) when interacting with patients, their families and loved ones, and team members; identifying and/or tending to spiritual or religious needs including providing supportive counseling, services, and/or events throughout the year (e.g., Ash Wednesday, Ramadan) for individuals of diverse faiths, backgrounds, religious needs, cultural rituals, and practices; providing spiritual resources to patients, loved ones, and staff (e.g., phone support, home visitations, self-care strategies, literature, memorial services, spiritual practices, and alternative care); and evaluating the quality and satisfaction of spiritual care services, including patient survey responses to ensure patients, loved ones, and staff receive the appropriate spiritual support, comfort, nurturing of well-being, resources, and guidance needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)
+ Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
+ Attention to Detail
+ Business Knowledge
+ Communication
+ Critical Thinking
+ Cross-Group Collaboration
+ Decision Making
+ Dependability
+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
+ Drives Results
+ Facilitation Skills
+ Health Care Industry
+ Influencing Others
+ Integrity
+ Learning Agility
+ Organizational Savvy
+ Problem Solving
+ Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
+ Teamwork
+ Topic-Specific Communication
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)
+ Acts with Compassion
+ Belief Systems and Practices
+ Bereavement Risk Assessment
+ Business Documentation
+ Community Engagement
+ Conflict Resolution
+ Crisis Intervention
+ Education and Training
+ Intercultural Skills
+ Interpersonal Skills
+ Member Service
+ Program Development
+ Spiritual Care Assessments and Interventions
+ Spiritual Care Counseling
+ Spiritual Care Resources
+ Time Management
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Masters degree in Divinity, Theology or related field from an accredited university AND minimum two (2) years of pastoral care experience in a Hospital, Clinic, Ambulatory, Home Health/Palliative Care, or Hospice setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Basic Life Support License for Health Care Providers.
+ Board Certified or certification-eligible as a Chaplain.
+ Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education completed from an accredited program preferred.
+ Ordained, licensed, or endorsed for health care chaplaincy by a recognized religious/spiritual body.
+ One (1) year of experience providing bereavement support to patient families.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Chaplain I
LOCATION: San Jose, California
REQNUMBER: 1397484
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
$69k-140k yearly est. 32d ago
Chaplain Manager
Pathways Home Health & Hospice 4.0
Chaplain job in Sunnyvale, CA
For over 45 years Pathways has been a Bay Area pioneer, leader, and innovator in Hospice, Home Health and Palliative Care. We provide care at home or in settings such as assisted living, a nursing home, or the hospital. We have offices in Sunnyvale, South San Francisco, and Oakland. Patients and their families know us for our personalized, high-quality care, delivered with empathy, kindness, and respect.
TITLE: Spiritual Care Manager (Chaplain Manager)
SCHEDULE: M-F
HOURS: 8:30am-5pm
Office: Sunnyvale
The posted compensation range of $36.83 - $50.63/Hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Pathways Home Health & Hospice in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Pathways Home Health & Hospice may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Spiritual Care Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of the Hospice spiritual care program, for overseeing the provision of spiritual counseling services to patients and families when requested and for psycho-spiritual support services to Hospice staff.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
* Assures the development and implementation of a spiritual plan of care for patient/family with the interdisciplinary team.
* Hires, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
* Facilitates and assures spiritual counseling services quality of care provided to meet needs of patient/family.
* Coordinates and supervises the process to ensure the optimal level of Spiritual Care services are provided to Hospice and Home Health patient and Families.
* Develops community spiritual care resources and contacts with clergy or counselors who provide care to Hospice/Home Health patients.
* Oversees interdisciplinary team meetings for optimal collaboration and coordination for Spiritual Care providers with other patient care providers.
* Oversees and (for a small case load) provides counseling to assist patients/families to integrate the dying experience into their lives and to find meaning and purpose in what remains of life.
* Ensures Pt./Family requests for memorial/funeral services support is appropriately provided.
* Facilitates commemorative rituals for Hospice staff and patients' family members as appropriate to need.
* Facilitates activities such as retreats, regular support group meetings, individual support that assist staff with their skills in providing staff, Pt./Families with Spiritual Care support.
* Provide training, educational programs and workshops for specifically for Spiritual Care Staff, but also as appropriate for Hospice staff, families and the community (as appropriate).
* Performs other duties as assigned consistent with skills and training and the mission and goals of Pathways. This position in particular will oversee:
* 1. The Home Health connection for Spiritual Care providers.
* 2. The Pediatric Team Spiritual care support.
* 3. Oversee the volunteer and the development for the Transitions Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* MDiv or equivalent graduate degree from a theological program, or a BA/BS and a combination of experience/training in spiritual care.
* Certified chaplain
* Previous Management Experience Preferred
* Experience in Hospice or Palliative care.
* Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in the development of collaborative relationships with others; management/supervisory experience preferred.
* Ability to work independently and creatively in order to accomplish goals with a minimum of supervision.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with persons following traditional and non- traditional spiritual practices.
* Ability and willingness to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
* Valid California Driver's license and current automobile insurance.
* Current CPR certification.
$36.8-50.6 hourly 23d ago
Chaplain Part-time (Bilingual Spanish Required) - Oakland, CA
Marketplace Ministries 4.2
Chaplain job in Oakland, CA
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Please Note: While assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, there are no guaranteed minimal hours and positional needs will vary depending on Chaplain availability and Client requirements.
Part-time, Likely 2 hours per week Position Summary
Chaplains are the frontline staff fulfilling the mission and Christian ministry of MCHAP. Chaplains use their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Serves as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose.
• Interacts with companies, their employees, and the community in a manner that exhibits character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
Ministry
• Makes brief visits to company worksites regularly (usually weekly) to interact with employees to build a relationship of trust and friendship motivated by the Chaplain's deep Christian faith.
• Visits employees or immediate family members wherever care can be expressed and help given: hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other sites.
• May provide confidential pastoral discussions for problem issues of employees and their immediate family members including, but not limited to family matters, divorce, serious illness, care of aging parents, death and grief recovery, parenting, financial situations that may include debt discussions, budgeting, and other life issues related to financial stress, as well as any other personal issues. Provides referral service and acts as coordinator for specialized assistance to employees and/or immediate family members with specific needs.
• May assist in the planning, conduct or attend funerals for employees or immediate family members, including follow-up support and encouragement to immediate family members during the grief period.
• May make jail visits to employees and immediate family members.
• Works with companies to serve notifications of death and serious injuries to families and other employees, encouraging those impacted by various tragedies.
• May provide post-termination care for laid-off or terminated employees in order to foster a smooth transition to another work environment.
• May facilitate, but not lead, spiritual enrichment activities, as an employee-sponsored and led activity will usually be more fruitful than a chaplain led event.
• Provides, as appropriate/requested, literature and other resources to assist company employees with life issues.
• Represents companies to clients/customers where it would be appropriate to ministry services involved (i.e., serious illness, accidents, traumatic events, and funerals).
• Participates in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and the role of the Chaplain Team.
• With Executive Director of Operations (EDO) permission, responds positively and assertively to other duties and services requested by executive leadership of companies, within the scope of the Letter of Agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.
Requirements
1. Has ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting. Possesses ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
2. Skills to effectively listen and interact with clients, employees, and their families. Skills to deliver community presentations. Skills to deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances. High regard for the dignity and worth of clients, employees and their families. Skills to cope with stressful situations and able to document accurately according to standards.
3. Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and to MCHAPs Ministry values. Incorporates Christian values and beliefs in day-to-day activities and in the performance of job duties. Has a fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application. Attests to a saving faith in Jesus Christ and actively participates in a biblically based church.
4. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse groups; ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships while providing exceptional customer service. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
5. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate and interact effectively with leadership, colleagues, employees, and families. Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
6. Demonstrated skill in analyzing information to define and follow up on problems or objectives. Ability to identify solutions and solve problems. Demonstrated skill in interpreting policy and procedures related to the position and keeping others informed.
7. Demonstrated computer proficiency using Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or other equivalent software, internet, email messaging, and web-based software applications. Ability to understand and learn new technology programs.
8. Must have active state driver's license and state minimum auto insurance (state(s) where servicing clients).
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Work Environment
This is a remote position in the field, and the work environment is dependent upon the clients' worksite. Work environments can include manufacturing, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes with differing levels of temperature, noise, and light exposure.
$49k-98k yearly est. Auto-Apply 22d ago
Chaplain Student
Sutterhealth 4.8
Chaplain job in San Francisco, CA
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies Provides spiritual care to patients and families, including assessment and documentation in the Electronic Health Record; participates in interdisciplinary rounds with other members of the health care team; provides response to emergency spiritual care needs as an on-call chaplain; fulfills the accreditation clinical pastoral education (ACPE) certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program requirements.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's
Applicant must be accepted in the Sutter ACPE CPE program
Applicant must maintain concurrent enrollment with ACPE as a CPE Student
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Limited Term (Fixed Term)
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $25.00 to $25.00 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
$25-25 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Hospice Chaplain Part-Time
Suncrest Health Services 4.2
Chaplain job in Novato, CA
Why Suncrest
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
Actual Work/Life Balance
$33-40/hr
401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
Details
The Chaplain provides spiritual support, guidance, and resources to patients and their families. They provide compassionate services to a diverse population encompassing all faiths that are represented by patients, families, and team members, while at the same time, reflecting the mission and philosophy of Suncrest.
Qualifications
Certificate of graduation from an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree), or a degree in pastoral care, or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred
One year of chaplain experience preferred
Experience working with death and the dying, as it relates to patients and their families/caregivers;
Ability to work as a contributing member of interdisciplinary group
Comfort level in inter-faith setting
Minimum of 3 units of CPE; and MDiv or Masters in Theology required.
Assesses spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensures that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner;
Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors;
Maintains accurate records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision;
Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings, providing consultation, education, and support
Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested;
Assists with the supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers;
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
$33-40 hourly Auto-Apply 10d ago
Chaplain - Resident - CMC Spiritual Care - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days
John Muir Health 4.8
Chaplain job in Concord, CA
Provides spiritual support to patients, families and staff on assigned units through the John Muir Health system. The Chaplain Resident fulfills the ACPE accredited program requirements. Education: * Master's Degree Theological Studies - Preferred * College Level Coursework CPE - Clinical Pastoral Education - One (1) unit - Preferred
Experience:
* 1 year Healthcare - Spiritual Care - Preferred and/or
* Healthcare - Chaplaincy - Preferred
Additional Experience Requirements:
* Experience in Hospital ministry - Preferred
Certifications/Licensures:
* Ordination in Recognized Faith Group - Preferred and/or
* Faith Group Endorsement - Preferred
Skills:
* Sensitivity to diverse religious and cultural practices and values.
* Maintains professional and personal integrity.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
* Basic Pastoral Skills.
* Demonstrates empath y and compassion. Reflects theologically.
Work Shift:
08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 No Waive (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$23.00 - $23.00
Hourly
Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.
Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.
Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word 'exempt' on it.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The average chaplain in Pleasanton, CA earns between $37,000 and $125,000 annually. This compares to the national average chaplain range of $25,000 to $83,000.