Chaplain

Kaiser Permanente • Santa Clara, CA

445d • $75,100 - $97,130

About The Position

The Chaplain position at Kaiser Permanente involves providing spiritual support and counseling to hospital patients, families, and staff in a culturally competent manner. As a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team, the chaplain participates in patient care planning and documents all relevant interventions in the patient care record. This role is essential in ensuring that spiritual care is integrated into the overall patient care process.

Requirements

• Graduate theological degree (or equivalent graduate degree) from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed.
• Certification or certification-eligible with College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy Certification OR Board Certified Chaplain Certification from Association of Professional Chaplains OR National Association of Catholic Chaplains Certification OR National Association of Jewish Chaplains Certified Member.
• Ordainment/Endorsement of a recognized religious/spiritual body.
• Demonstrate ability to minister with persons of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership Environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual support and counseling to patients, family members/significant others, and staff.
• Interacts daily with staff and interdisciplinary team members to formulate and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents all pertinent interventions in the patient care record.
• Serves on Medical Center Committees as required by hospital policies and procedures or as requested.
• Assures accreditation compliance of the chaplaincy service.
• Conducts in-service training for staff regarding providing spiritual support.
• Conducts services for patients, as requested.
• Participates in appropriate professional associations for personal and professional growth.
• May coordinate, supervise, and evaluate lay volunteers, chaplain interns, and the ecumenical interfaith chaplaincy program.
• May serve as a liaison between the Medical Center, local congregations, and religious institutions.
• May form a steering committee of local clergy to support the Chaplaincy program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees