Chaplain Resident – Clinical Pastoral Education, Full-Time, Rotating shifts

We’re looking for qualified Chaplain Residents like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

• Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

• Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, rotating shifts, some weekend, and holiday requirements.

Chaplain highlights:

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment and ministering to those in need (both patient and employee populations)

• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.

• Pastoral Care management will partner with Chaplains on their certifications (both associate and board level) with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).

• Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Here’s what you need:

• Bachelor's Degree Required And Master's Degree Master's of Divinity or its equivalent from a CHEA accredited theological school. 1 Year In progress. Required 1 unit of CPE. Preferred

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Chaplain will

• Demonstrate Graduate School level proficiency in written and verbal English.

• Have Relational skills sufficient to work effectively as a member of the department, the health care team, and to relate to community clergy.

• Be able to work appropriately with highly stressed persons in both crisis and chronic situations. Must demonstrate openness and ability to learn about ministry and self.

• Demonstrates movement in the integration of theological, ethical, and psychological resources into compassionate pastoral care. Shows competent use of computers, patient charting and electronic communication tools.

• Ability to relate to people of all faiths and cultures. Ability to offer religious and spiritual rituals as requested by patients and staff, and able to make referrals to outside faith leaders when appropriate. Ability to promote meaning-making and expressions of faith in the hospital setting.

• Works effectively with people during crisis and bereavement, offering compassionate care and support. Work with staff to provide a safe ear, support and counsel.

• Works effectively with HIPAA rules and regulations to protect patient confidentiality.

• Ability to support and contribute to the Pastoral Care department team functioning as well as the appropriate functioning of the Residency peer group by engendering trust and collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Provide pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, utilizing active listening, being observant, making good assessments, and applying appropriate interventions.

• Documents in patient's medical record as part of the interdisciplinary team care and care plan for patient.

• Participates fully in all aspects of the CPE Residency training, at all times.

• Participates in Pastoral Care staff meetings. Responsible to know and comply with all Pastoral Care Department policies and procedures. Must complete required Pastoral Care Department training.

• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and team huddles when available.

• Participates in the ritual life of the hospital, i.e., Final Salutes, memorial services, celebrations, and weekly worship services.

• Completes Employee Health requirements and My Talent modules in a timely manner.

• Adhere to all HIPAA rules and regulations. Is familiar with and adheres to all safety standards.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Chaplain

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .

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