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Job Description – Staff Chaplain

Your Job:

The Chaplain will participate in the ministry of the department by providing spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families and staff throughout the hospital and in an assigned clinical area. You will be responsible for on-call duty and hospital rounding.

Supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements:

• Masters of Divinity or equivalent degree.

• Minimum of 4 completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE Accredited preferred).

• Ability to relate to people of all ages, all religions, cultures and ethnic groups.

• Ordination and/or endorsement from appropriate religious body. (preferred)

• 1 year hospital experience.

• Board Certified Chaplain (preferred) or BCC eligible (BCC required within two years of hire)

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in the ministry of the department by providing pastoral care, spiritual support, and emotional support to patients and families through regular rounding, clinical assignments, and responding to all hospital codes.

• Coordinates and facilitates release and transport of deceased bodies to appropriate agency.

• Interfaces with external agencies/organizations inclusive of (but not limited to) funeral homes, Medical Examiners, Organ and Tissue donation, community support groups, religious organizations.

• Provides grief support and counseling as appropriate to deceased’s family and friends.

• Collaborates with local religious leaders, chaplain volunteers, visiting clergy, and spiritual caregivers.

• Participates in other pastoral and administrative duties as assigned under the direction of the clinical manager.

• Provide staff support through regular rounding, organized support programs, and debriefings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Job summary:

Category B - Employee with patient care impact

FLSA: Exempt

Job Purpose: Provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff of Methodist Health System.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Age Specific Care Considerations

Adults: 18+ years - 35 years

Adults: 35+ years - 65 years

Adults: 65+ years

Children D: 12+ years - 18 years

Education

Masters of Divinity or Equivalent

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)

Minimum of 4 (four) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE Preferred).

Ordination and/or endorsement from appropriate religious body. (preferred).

Board Certified Chaplain (preferred) or BCC Eligible (BCC required within two years of hire date).

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to relate to people of all ages, all religions, cultural, and ethnic groups.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Flexible with excellent interpersonal skills

Work Experience: 1 year hospital experience.

Department Specific Competencies (Clinical Only)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Job Roles

Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff

Facilitates release of deceased to appropriate agencies

Facilitates worship services, rituals, and sacraments as needed

Interacts with local faith communities and faith leaders

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ Magnet®-designated hospital

+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023

+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

+ Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

+ Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023

+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.