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We are searching for a Workforce Chaplain – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide pastoral care, spiritual counseling, and guidance to the Texas Children’s staff and sponsoring organizations. These include consultation, training, development of programs, employee assessments and referrals, the establishment of community linkages, case monitoring, and follow-up. 

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Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• Evaluate employee needs for spiritual guidance and counseling.  Initiate or recommend programs to meet those needs 
• Provide spiritual services in a variety of settings throughout the organization.  Arrange for group counseling, prayer meetings, and discussions 
• Support the emotional wellness of employees through routine engagement and referral basis. Provide counsel or guidance. Will travel to other locations 
• Provide referral service and act as a liaison for specialized assistance to employees and/or immediate family members with specific needs 
• Administer or arrange for the sacraments and perform religious rites 
• Provide the full continuum of crisis intervention, stress management, and grief counseling services 
• Respond to requests for critical incident/crisis intervention services within 30 minutes of notification and follow protocol for identifying appropriateness, assessing need, and gathering information 
• Collaborate with members of the healthcare team to identify and resolve problems.  May act as a liaison between employee, family, EAP, and hospital healthcare team during periods of crisis 
• Perform crisis intervention and follow-up in response to traumatic incidents as needed. Coordinate team response when applicable 
• Create and promote healing and wholeness programs including Critical Incident Response Team activities and support the specialized ministry of healthcare chaplaincy in every setting 
• Develop links and maintain working knowledge and relationship with community resources for referral and collateral assistance.  
• Support the work of Texas Children’s in the greater community. Represent Hospital at interfaith meetings, and community events 
• Advocate for client and organizational needs with the provider when appropriate. Act as a liaison between employees, supervisory personnel, and referral sources 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with service providers’/community referral sources that provide affordable high-quality services to EAP clients in the spirit of cooperative assistance and continuity of care. 
• Always protect client confidentiality, assuring that no identifying or other confidential information be overheard or read by others 

Skills & Requirements 

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s unless approved for a medical or religious exemption  

• Master’s of Divinity degree or canonically acceptable equivalent through the Board Certified Chaplain Eligibility and Verification with Certification of 4 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units through internship/residency with ACPE institutions required 
• Licenses/Certifications: Board Certified Chaplain-BCC (APC – Association of Professional Chaplain, NACC – National Association of Catholic Chaplains, NAJC – Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains, CASC/ACSS – Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/Association Canadienne de Soins Spirituals, AAPC – American Association of Pastoral Counselors required 
• Ordination with a faith group required 
• 2+ yrs of hospital chaplain experience and/or 5+ years of community experience highly preferred 

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devotedto children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the countryand a global health program that is channeling care tochildren and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliatedwith Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest,most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.  At Texas Children’s Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for all of our patients and families that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.  

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. 

 Here’s the link to the job…   https://www.texaschildrenspeople.org/career/?job_id=30849

There is a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” list. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our professionals shares our commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. Join a positive environment where all employees receive the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers.

As a Staff Chaplain, you will provide spiritual support to patients, their caregivers, and the staff of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping to nurture the context of care and compassion that is vital to healing. You will collaborate with creative and talented chaplains and members of the interdisciplinary team to plan and provide spiritual care interventions in both individual and group settings.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop supportive relationships with people from a wide variety of faith, racial, cultural, national, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Staff Chaplain must be committed to working as part of a team to support the goals and objectives of Spiritual Care Services and assure that those we serve receive holistic care that respects the essential dignity of every person.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; participation in on-call rotation with other staff chaplains.

Minimum Education

• Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Ordination and/or Endorsement, as appropriate to candidate’s faith group.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from a program accredited by ACPE.

Minimum Experience

• None beyond a CPE Residency year or its equivalent (4 CPE units).
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Follow this link to apply: https://talent.stjude.org/patient-support/jobs/10479?lang=en-us

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The successful candidate must work well with clergy of all faiths and denominations; must work effectively as part of a departmental team as well as effectively collaborating with other health care professionals; shall be flexible to cover days and shifts as needed; certification by a professional certifying group such as the Association of Professional Chaplains or in the process of seeking certification which would be completed within two years of hiring.

Qualifications:

Theological education from an accredited college or university which fulfills educational requirements for Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) in a professional certifying group such as the Association of Professional Chaplains (Master of Divinity preferred)

Ecclesiastical endorsement by a faith group

Certification in the Association of Professional Chaplains or similar national certification organization within two years of hire

Active faith community or chaplaincy experience preferred

Satisfactory completion of 4 units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) or in the process, which fulfills clinical requirements for Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) in a professional certifying group such as the Association of Professional Chaplains

Must have strong interpersonal and written/oral skills to interact effectively with patients, patient’s families, visitors, hospital and medical staff

Spanish speaking preferred

Ability to safeguard confidences

Pediatric experience preferred

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Driscoll Children’s Hospital

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Position Summary

The On-Call Chaplain will provide spiritual care during after hours, weekends and holidays to children, families, and staff of Children’s MN. The On-Call Chaplain will communicate information about on-call cases and coordinate follow-up care with Staff Chaplains. The On-Call Chaplain will also coordinate spiritual care with community faith leaders and home spiritual resources as appropriate.

Specialized Chaplains (ex. imams, shaman, American Indian spiritual leader, Buddhist etc.) will support the patient population they represent in addition to interfaith patient needs, as requested.

Qualifications 

A graduate-level theological degree from a college, university or theological school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or appropriate theological training recognized by one’s faith tradition. Minimum of four units of clinical pastoral education (CPE) programs. Provide documentation of current endorsement and/or ordination of good standing in accordance with the requirements of one’s own faith tradition. One year hospital experience preferably with children.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children’s Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Apply on website: https://www.childrensmn.org/

STAFF CHAPLAIN – St Paul Campus 

Position Summary

Provide spiritual and emotional support to children, families, and staff. Coordinate patient/family visits with community spiritual leaders and facilitate rituals as needed. Ability to provide inter-faith care to patients and families.

Specialized Chaplains (ex. muslim, shaman, American Indian spiritual leader, Buddhist etc.) will support the patient population they represent in addition to interfaith patient needs, as requested.

Qualifications 

A graduate-level theological degree from a college, university or theological school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or appropriate theological training recognized by one’s faith tradition. Minimum of four units of clinical pastoral education (CPE). Provide documentation of current endorsement and/or ordination or letter of good standing in accordance with the requirements of one’s own faith tradition. One-year hospital experience preferably with children. Must be Board Certified or eligible for board certification to be completed within the first two years of employment. Board Certification must be completed through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI). Chaplains are certified as board certified chaplains (BCC) or associate certified chaplains (ACC) according to established national qualifications, including a code of ethics.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children’s Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Apply on website: https://www.childrensmn.org/

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For more information contact Jim Palmer, Regional Manager of Spiritual Care @ James.Palmer@baycare.org

To apply, please visit https://careers.iuhealth.org

For more information, please contact Marcos Collado at mcollado@iuhealth.org