Chaplain
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
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.
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Government & Military
Chaplain Non-Certified
Chaplain job in The Woodlands, TX
Where You'll Work
The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women's services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children's Hospital.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.
Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care in assigned areas to patients, families and staff
Interact with the patient care team on units assigned and wherever called to minister. Communicates necessary patient information to other team members through appropriate use of charting. Respects patient confidentiality
Participate in On‐call rotation and leadership responsibilities for chapel services as needed, in coordination with other staff members
Promote and support departmental guidelines
Job Requirements
Education and Experience Required
Bachelors Degree
Five (5) years of ministry or related work experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training Required
One (1) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
Preferred:
Two (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
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Auto-ApplyChaplain Part Time - Houston, South Houston, TX
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
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 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.
Auto-ApplySupplemental PRN Chaplain - MH Sugar Land
Chaplain job in Sugar Land, TX
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for contributing to the wellbeing of patients, families, and healthcare professionals by providing care that engages their spiritual, emotional, and relational resources.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: One (1) completed unit with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
Licenses/Certifications: (None)
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
One (1) year of prior chaplaincy experience preferred
Ability to provide perceptive, sensitive, and effective care in a setting with diverse abilities, beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, and identities
Principal Accountabilities
Will serve as relief chaplain to full-time and part-time chaplains as needed, either on-call from home or in-house.
Provides spiritual, religious, emotional, and relational care to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Interacts with various departments and medical staff, both providing and receiving information, to ensure the appropriate integrated holistic care of patients and families
May participate in and provide spiritual guidance & support to physicians, patients, families, and hospital staff involved in the decision-making process within the realm of the ethical dilemmas inherent in healthcare
Participates in ongoing quality improvement processes to ensure The Joint Commission (TJC) standards pertaining to spiritual care are adequately addressed by Chaplaincy Services
Abides by all federal regulations for patient privacy
Adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service
Demonstrates commitment to the Memorial Hermann mission, vision, values, and services standards in performing all job duties
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
Other duties as assigned.
Auto-ApplyChaplain Non-Certified
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff. Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care in assigned areas to patients, families and staff
* Interact with the patient care team on units assigned and wherever called to minister. Communicates necessary patient information to other team members through appropriate use of charting. Respects patient confidentiality
* Participate in On‐call rotation and leadership responsibilities for chapel services as needed, in coordination with other staff members
* Promote and support departmental guidelines
Job Requirements
Education and Experience Required
* Bachelors Degree
* Five (5) years of ministry or related work experience
* One (1) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
* Preferred: Two (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
Where You'll Work
St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke's Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women's health, and orthopedics.
Chaplain Non-Certified
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
Where You'll Work
St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke's Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women's health, and orthopedics.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.
Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care in assigned areas to patients, families and staff
Interact with the patient care team on units assigned and wherever called to minister. Communicates necessary patient information to other team members through appropriate use of charting. Respects patient confidentiality
Participate in On‐call rotation and leadership responsibilities for chapel services as needed, in coordination with other staff members
Promote and support departmental guidelines
Job Requirements
Education and Experience Required
Bachelors Degree
Five (5) years of ministry or related work experience
One (1) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
Preferred:
Two (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
Auto-ApplyChaplain - PRN
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
Job Description
At Crossbridge Hospice, we believe a job is a good fit when the role aligns with your personal values, reflects your interests, utilizes your strengths, and provides opportunities for development and growth.
At Crossbridge Hospice, LLC, we are committed to cultivating a workplace where people feel empowered to thrive. By matching individuals with roles that resonate with their purpose and aspirations, we foster a community driven by authenticity, innovation, and shared growth. We believe that when people bring their whole selves to work, remarkable things happen-for our teams, our patients and their families, and the communities we serve.
The role
The Hospice Chaplain is a qualified individual that provides guidance and support to other team members to ensure the spiritual needs and concerns of the hospice patients and family are met via the development of a patient and family's plan of care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide spiritual and bereavement counseling to the hospice patients and family and assist the patient and family in evaluating his/her spiritual and bereavement needs
Be an active participant in interdisciplinary group meetings and maintain an open communication with all members of the interdisciplinary group
Maintain strict patient confidentiality
Facilitates connection to spiritual resources in the community as needed
Preside over funeral services as requested by the family
Be responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provide Age-Friendly Care
Skills and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in religious studies, social work, psychology, counseling, pastoral education, or related field
Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
At least one (1) year experience within hospice
Documented evidence of training and experience in dealing with grief and loss counseling
Be a recognized spiritual leader known throughout the community
Be able to affirm the religious and spiritual freedom of all persons and refrain from imposing doctrinal positions or spiritual practices on persons whom they encounter in their professional role as chaplain
Be available at all times during agency operating hours or as needs arise
Has the mental and physical health necessary to meet the demands of the position
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Proficiency in personal computer use including email, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Master's degree
Completion of at least 1 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit
Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement (CT), through ADEC
Two years of experience with grief and loss counseling
Electronic Medical Records experience
Chaplain I, II - Vance Unit (037353)
Chaplain job in Richmond, TX
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: filled at Chaplain I, or II Pay Level Title: Chaplain I $4,065.09/month - Salary GR.B17 ERS Retiree Salary: GR. A17 ($3,978.76/month) For full and minimum qualifications, please visit: ****************************************************
Title: Chaplain II $4,570.01/month - Salary GR.B19
ERS Retiree Salary: GR. A14 ($4,471.36/month)
For full and minimum qualifications, please visit: ****************************************************
This is a Career Ladder position. When filling the available positions, consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education and experience.
A written ecclesiastical endorsement by the applicable religious authority must be included with the application for employment.
Applicants must submit a State of Texas Application for Employment to the contact person: Karen Miller, Rehabilitation Programs Division, TDCJ, 2 Financial Plaza, STE 370, Huntsville, TX 77340 (PH: ************ FAX: *************. Applications must be received by the contact person by 5:00PM on XX/XX/XX. A complete and all application forms may be obtained at the above address or by visiting our website at ******************* *Equal Opportunity Employer*
For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:
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This is a Career Ladder position. When filling the available
positions, consideration will be given to the selected applicant's
education and experience."
The Rehabilitation Programs Division has only one Chaplain
available. Applicants need only submit one application for
employment.
A written ecclesiastical endorsement by the applicable religious
authority must be included with the application for employment.
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Chaplain Non-Certified
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
**Job Summary and Responsibilities** As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff. Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
+ Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care in assigned areas to patients, families and staff
+ Interact with the patient care team on units assigned and wherever called to minister. Communicates necessary patient information to other team members through appropriate use of charting. Respects patient confidentiality
+ Participate in On‐call rotation and leadership responsibilities for chapel services as needed, in coordination with other staff members
+ Promote and support departmental guidelines
**Job Requirements**
**Education and Experience Required**
+ Bachelors Degree
+ Five (5) years of ministry or related work experience
+ One (1) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
+ **_Preferred:_** Two (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
**Where You'll Work**
St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke's Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women's health, and orthopedics.
**Pay Range**
$25.00 - $25.00 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Chaplain Hospice
Chaplain job in Stafford, TX
Responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients/families/caregivers, either directly or through the coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. Responsibilities * Represents a spiritual presence and connection with the religious/spiritual roots of the hospice movement.
* Provides a constant reminder to hospice workers that, beyond the physical and emotional support given, patients may desire to have spiritual resources of their choosing.
* Serves as a spiritual resource to team members and assists them in their growth or in dealing with their grief.
* Documents the patient and/or family's religious/spiritual needs and resources on the intake/assessment form and completes progress notes in the patient's chart following each contact.
* Raises, when appropriate in a patient care conference, the possibility of spiritual needs of the patient and family and reports interventions.
* Provides, when invited, direct spiritual counsel, prayer and sacraments to patients and their families.
* Interfaces with the patient/family's own clergyman, rabbi or congregation, if requested.
* Encourages patients and families to plan the funeral, wills, requests, obituaries and interment in advance. Remains available to officiate at funeral services if requested.
* Present at time of death, if requested.
* Provides literature and spiritual resources that may be of assistance to patients and families.
* Participates in the patient/family problem-oriented care plan.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
* Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person with certified training in pastoral care. Professional experience in a religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of a formalized education.
* One (1+) year of experience in a health care setting or with death and dying.
* Comfort working in an interfaith setting.
* Must be familiar with general use an functions of the computer, such as user names and password concepts; internet; email; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Preferred
* Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training).
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Required
* Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person with certified training in pastoral care. Professional experience in a religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of a formalized education.
* One (1+) year of experience in a health care setting or with death and dying.
* Comfort working in an interfaith setting.
* Must be familiar with general use an functions of the computer, such as user names and password concepts; internet; email; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Preferred
* Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training).
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
* Represents a spiritual presence and connection with the religious/spiritual roots of the hospice movement.
* Provides a constant reminder to hospice workers that, beyond the physical and emotional support given, patients may desire to have spiritual resources of their choosing.
* Serves as a spiritual resource to team members and assists them in their growth or in dealing with their grief.
* Documents the patient and/or family's religious/spiritual needs and resources on the intake/assessment form and completes progress notes in the patient's chart following each contact.
* Raises, when appropriate in a patient care conference, the possibility of spiritual needs of the patient and family and reports interventions.
* Provides, when invited, direct spiritual counsel, prayer and sacraments to patients and their families.
* Interfaces with the patient/family's own clergyman, rabbi or congregation, if requested.
* Encourages patients and families to plan the funeral, wills, requests, obituaries and interment in advance. Remains available to officiate at funeral services if requested.
* Present at time of death, if requested.
* Provides literature and spiritual resources that may be of assistance to patients and families.
* Participates in the patient/family problem-oriented care plan.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Chaplain Resident - September 2026
Chaplain job in The Woodlands, TX
At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Resident position is responsible for active participation in the Houston Methodist Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program for up to a year, which includes classroom learning and individual supervision from the Educator Clinical Pastoral Education and/or Manager Clinical Pastoral Education. This position precepts with and is mentored by assigned Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain in the provision of spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients, families, and employees. The Chaplain Resident position is participatory in the daily life of the hospital: serving with chaplains on committees, assisting with departmental projects.
Requirements:
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Provides a supportive and positive environment for Houston Methodist patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians. Provides spiritual care support to Houston Methodist employees.
* Contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that helps to achieve optimal department results. Develops ongoing relationships and interactions with internal stakeholders and clinicians to best serve the needs of the patients and family members.
* Effectively communicates with the patients, family, staff and physicians. Provides crisis intervention for patients, visitors, and employees. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner, reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
* Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Participates in spiritual care morning report. Participates in interprofessional health team rounds, discharge planning, support groups and other interprofessional teams.
* Assists in the initial assessment of patients and the development of patient care plans; responds to assigned referrals. Follows patient protocols established by the precepting chaplain. Enables patients to participate in their plan of care as applicable.
* Contributes to meeting/exceeding department and organization targets for patient satisfaction measures.
* Participates in administrative/clerical support as needed by department and leadership. Participates in worship as assigned and to provide spiritual leadership as part of the spiritual care department.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Participates in regular check-in with the clinical mentor. Partners with Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain who is serving as the mentor to provide spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients and their family members of all faiths, during hospitalization and particularly for pre-operative, critically ill and dying patients.
* Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits and spiritual care provided in the patient's record. Seeks guidance from Certified Educator, Associate Educator, and precepting Chaplain as appropriate; escalates issues/requests to ensure quality and safety in services provided.
* Offers recommendations and ideas for the continued success and development of the Spiritual Care Department. Reports near misses and inputs into appropriate documentation system. Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety by offering corrective action and improvement initiatives/activities.
* Adheres to all HM policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including accuracy of practice and serves on hospital committees as requested by the CPE faculty or the Spiritual Care and Values Integration department.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Prepares patient care reports and other summaries in compliance with CPE program requirements. Proactively learns from feedback and mentoring.
* Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
* Bachelor's degree in theological studies or related field
* Enrollment in a Master's degree in theological studies from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or equivalency preferred
* Education approved by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or Cognate preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
* Two years of membership in a faith/belief group
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
* N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform as a resident, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
* Ability to work independently; capable of effectively handling challenging / difficult interactions/patient care situations and knowing when to refer to others; demonstrates sound judgment and executes excellent communication skills
* Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
* Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team
* Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
* Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates various computer systems to enter and maintain patient documents
* Demonstrates a positive demeanor and strong multi-tasking abilities
* Very strong organization skills and detail-oriented nature
* Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
* Ability to complete the Residency Program and demonstrate competencies within the Program's planned curriculum and within the prescribed Program timelines to remain a participant
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
* Uniform No
* Scrubs No
* Business professional Yes
* Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
* On Call* Yes
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Candidates who submit interest via a third-party quick apply process are not considered formal applicants until a complete application has been submitted on our career site. We will review your interest but recommend to apply at houstonmethodistcareers.org
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Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower - a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.
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PRN Chaplain- Hospice (20582)
Chaplain job in Conroe, TX
Benefits: * Highly competitive compensation * Generous 401K with matching contributions * Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth * Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays. * Employee recognition program with financial rewards
* Mileage reimbursement
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide spiritual care in the home to terminally ill patients and their families. To provide an assessment of the patient's and family's 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 patient's spiritual needs. Participates as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT).
PRN Hospital Chaplain
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
. Hours and Schedule are provided on an as-needed basis.
Auto-ApplyChaplain Non-Certified
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
Where You'll Work
St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke's Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women's health, and orthopedics.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.
Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care in assigned areas to patients, families and staff
Interact with the patient care team on units assigned and wherever called to minister. Communicates necessary patient information to other team members through appropriate use of charting. Respects patient confidentiality
Participate in On‐call rotation and leadership responsibilities for chapel services as needed, in coordination with other staff members
Promote and support departmental guidelines
Job Requirements
Education and Experience Required
Bachelors Degree
Five (5) years of ministry or related work experience
One (1) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
Preferred:
Two (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
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Auto-ApplyChaplain Non-Certified
Chaplain job in The Woodlands, TX
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff. Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care in assigned areas to patients, families and staff
* Interact with the patient care team on units assigned and wherever called to minister. Communicates necessary patient information to other team members through appropriate use of charting. Respects patient confidentiality
* Participate in On‐call rotation and leadership responsibilities for chapel services as needed, in coordination with other staff members
* Promote and support departmental guidelines
Job Requirements
Education and Experience Required
* Bachelors Degree
* Five (5) years of ministry or related work experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training Required
* One (1) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
* Preferred: Two (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
Where You'll Work
The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women's services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children's Hospital.
Chaplain Non-Certified
Chaplain job in The Woodlands, TX
Where You'll Work
The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women's services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children's Hospital.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.
Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care in assigned areas to patients, families and staff
Interact with the patient care team on units assigned and wherever called to minister. Communicates necessary patient information to other team members through appropriate use of charting. Respects patient confidentiality
Participate in On‐call rotation and leadership responsibilities for chapel services as needed, in coordination with other staff members
Promote and support departmental guidelines
Job Requirements
Education and Experience Required
Bachelors Degree
Five (5) years of ministry or related work experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training Required
One (1) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
Preferred:
Two (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
Auto-ApplyChaplain Non-Certified
Chaplain job in The Woodlands, TX
**Job Summary and Responsibilities** As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff. Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
+ Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care in assigned areas to patients, families and staff
+ Interact with the patient care team on units assigned and wherever called to minister. Communicates necessary patient information to other team members through appropriate use of charting. Respects patient confidentiality
+ Participate in On‐call rotation and leadership responsibilities for chapel services as needed, in coordination with other staff members
+ Promote and support departmental guidelines
**Job Requirements**
**Education and Experience Required**
+ Bachelors Degree
+ Five (5) years of ministry or related work experience
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training Required**
+ One (1) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
+ **_Preferred:_** Two (2) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education OR active enrollment in a CHI Texas Division CPE Program
**Where You'll Work**
The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women's services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children's Hospital.
**Pay Range**
$25.00 - $25.00 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Chaplain Resident - September 2026
Chaplain job in The Woodlands, TX
At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Resident position is responsible for active participation in the Houston Methodist Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program for up to a year, which includes classroom learning and individual supervision from the Educator Clinical Pastoral Education and/or Manager Clinical Pastoral Education. This position precepts with and is mentored by assigned Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain in the provision of spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients, families, and employees. The Chaplain Resident position is participatory in the daily life of the hospital: serving with chaplains on committees, assisting with departmental projects.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Provides a supportive and positive environment for Houston Methodist patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians. Provides spiritual care support to Houston Methodist employees.
+ Contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that helps to achieve optimal department results. Develops ongoing relationships and interactions with internal stakeholders and clinicians to best serve the needs of the patients and family members.
+ Effectively communicates with the patients, family, staff and physicians. Provides crisis intervention for patients, visitors, and employees. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner, reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
+ Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Participates in spiritual care morning report. Participates in interprofessional health team rounds, discharge planning, support groups and other interprofessional teams.
+ Assists in the initial assessment of patients and the development of patient care plans; responds to assigned referrals. Follows patient protocols established by the precepting chaplain. Enables patients to participate in their plan of care as applicable.
+ Contributes to meeting/exceeding department and organization targets for patient satisfaction measures.
+ Participates in administrative/clerical support as needed by department and leadership. Participates in worship as assigned and to provide spiritual leadership as part of the spiritual care department.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Participates in regular check-in with the clinical mentor. Partners with Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain who is serving as the mentor to provide spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients and their family members of all faiths, during hospitalization and particularly for pre-operative, critically ill and dying patients.
+ Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits and spiritual care provided in the patient's record. Seeks guidance from Certified Educator, Associate Educator, and precepting Chaplain as appropriate; escalates issues/requests to ensure quality and safety in services provided.
+ Offers recommendations and ideas for the continued success and development of the Spiritual Care Department. Reports near misses and inputs into appropriate documentation system. Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety by offering corrective action and improvement initiatives/activities.
+ Adheres to all HM policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including accuracy of practice and serves on hospital committees as requested by the CPE faculty or the Spiritual Care and Values Integration department.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Prepares patient care reports and other summaries in compliance with CPE program requirements. Proactively learns from feedback and mentoring.
+ Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
**EDUCATION**
+ Bachelor's degree in theological studies or related field
+ Enrollment in a Master's degree in theological studies from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or equivalency preferred
+ Education approved by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or Cognate preferred
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Two years of membership in a faith/belief group
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
+ N/A
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform as a resident, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
+ Ability to work independently; capable of effectively handling challenging / difficult interactions/patient care situations and knowing when to refer to others; demonstrates sound judgment and executes excellent communication skills
+ Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
+ Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team
+ Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
+ Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates various computer systems to enter and maintain patient documents
+ Demonstrates a positive demeanor and strong multi-tasking abilities
+ Very strong organization skills and detail-oriented nature
+ Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
+ Ability to complete the Residency Program and demonstrate competencies within the Program's planned curriculum and within the prescribed Program timelines to remain a participant
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform No
+ Scrubs No
+ Business professional Yes
+ Other (department approved) No
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* Yes
**TRAVEL****
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Candidates who submit interest via a third-party quick apply process are not considered formal applicants until a complete application has been submitted on our career site. We will review your interest but recommend to apply at houstonmethodistcareers.org
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower - a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hospital Chaplain
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
Schedule & Hours Vary
Key Functions
1. Provide pastoral care and counseling to the Menninger Community
Use spiritual assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in order to contribute to the plan of care
Offer pastoral care that is respectful of cultural and religious diversity and differences
Develop, coordinate and facilitate public worship and spiritual practices appropriate to diverse settings and needs
Support patients in the application of their own values in decision-making
Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team to incorporate spiritual needs in treatment planning
2. Maintains professional relationships within the organization and local community
Serve as consultant to departments and clinical programs
Foster collaborative relationships with community clergy and faith group leaders
Provides spiritual leadership in times of organizational crisis events
Education Required: Master's degree from an accredited theological seminary. One year of advanced clinical pastoral education in a psychiatric hospital.
License/Certification : Current certification, or in the process of being certified, in a least one of the following national certifying organizations: The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, The Association of Professional Chaplains.
Experience : Two years experience as an ordained minister, rabbi, or priest in a church, synagogue, temple setting.
Preferred: Two years experience as a chaplain in a psychiatric hospital. Experience with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Auto-ApplyChaplain Resident, Full-Time (Days)
Chaplain job in Houston, TX
2026 - 2027 At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Resident position is responsible for active participation in the Houston Methodist Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program for up to a year, which includes classroom learning and individual supervision from the Educator Clinical Pastoral Education and/or Manager Clinical Pastoral Education. This position precepts with and is mentored by assigned Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain in the provision of spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients, families, and employees. The Chaplain Resident position is participatory in the daily life of the hospital: serving with chaplains on committees, assisting with departmental projects.
Requirements:
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Provides a supportive and positive environment for Houston Methodist patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians. Provides spiritual care support to Houston Methodist employees.
* Contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that helps to achieve optimal department results. Develops ongoing relationships and interactions with internal stakeholders and clinicians to best serve the needs of the patients and family members.
* Effectively communicates with the patients, family, staff and physicians. Provides crisis intervention for patients, visitors, and employees. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner, reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
* Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Participates in spiritual care morning report. Participates in interprofessional health team rounds, discharge planning, support groups and other interprofessional teams.
* Assists in the initial assessment of patients and the development of patient care plans; responds to assigned referrals. Follows patient protocols established by the precepting chaplain. Enables patients to participate in their plan of care as applicable.
* Contributes to meeting/exceeding department and organization targets for patient satisfaction measures.
* Participates in administrative/clerical support as needed by department and leadership. Participates in worship as assigned and to provide spiritual leadership as part of the spiritual care department.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Participates in regular check-in with the clinical mentor. Partners with Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain who is serving as the mentor to provide spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients and their family members of all faiths, during hospitalization and particularly for pre-operative, critically ill and dying patients.
* Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits and spiritual care provided in the patient's record. Seeks guidance from Certified Educator, Associate Educator, and precepting Chaplain as appropriate; escalates issues/requests to ensure quality and safety in services provided.
* Offers recommendations and ideas for the continued success and development of the Spiritual Care Department. Reports near misses and inputs into appropriate documentation system. Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety by offering corrective action and improvement initiatives/activities.
* Adheres to all HM policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including accuracy of practice and serves on hospital committees as requested by the CPE faculty or the Spiritual Care and Values Integration department.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Prepares patient care reports and other summaries in compliance with CPE program requirements. Proactively learns from feedback and mentoring.
* Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
* Bachelor's degree in theological studies or related field
* Enrollment in a Master's degree in theological studies from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or equivalency preferred
* Education approved by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or Cognate preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
* Two years of membership in a faith/belief group
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
* N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform as a resident, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
* Ability to work independently; capable of effectively handling challenging / difficult interactions/patient care situations and knowing when to refer to others; demonstrates sound judgment and executes excellent communication skills
* Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
* Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team
* Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
* Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates various computer systems to enter and maintain patient documents
* Demonstrates a positive demeanor and strong multi-tasking abilities
* Very strong organization skills and detail-oriented nature
* Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
* Ability to complete the Residency Program and demonstrate competencies within the Program's planned curriculum and within the prescribed Program timelines to remain a participant
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
* Uniform No
* Scrubs No
* Business professional Yes
* Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
* On Call* Yes
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Candidates who submit interest via a third-party quick apply process are not considered formal applicants until a complete application has been submitted on our career site. We will review your interest but recommend to apply at houstonmethodistcareers.org
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. With 358 licensed beds, Houston Methodist Willowbrook is committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women's services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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