Palliative Care Chaplain

Compassus • Burbank, CA

5d • $31 - $48

About The Position

The Chaplain provides professional and competent spiritual care ministry, and is responsible for serving the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of others in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. As a member of the healthcare team, the chaplain is directly responsible for the implementation of the mission, values, polices, and procedures of the Department of Spiritual Health Services and the facility in which they serve.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry or the equivalent applicable education from an accredited institution.
• 4 units—Accredited or approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), by programs that were accredited by the former United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation (USCCB/CCA), or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS). Equivalency for one unit of CPE (two units in CASC) may be considered.
• National Chaplain Certification (Vendor Managed)
• CA: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center - within 30 days of hire California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization (Vendor Managed)
• Providence Tarzana Medical Center - within 30 days of hire California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization (Vendor Managed)

Responsibilities

• Provide effective spiritual support and appropriate religious/spiritual resources that contribute to the well-being of the care recipients, their families, and caregivers.
• Provide spiritual care that respects diversity and differences including, but not limited to culture, gender, and sexual orientation and spiritual/religious practices.
• Triage and manage crises in the practice of spiritual care.
• Formulate and utilize individualized spiritual assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care plans in order to contribute effectively to the well-being of the person receiving care, and accurately and concisely document this care in the appropriate records according to discipline standards (including electronic medical record) at the point of service.
• Share in Department coverage to meet the patient care needs.
• Promote the integration of spiritual health services into the life and service of the institution in which one functions.
• Establish and maintain professional and interdisciplinary relationships, including collaborative relationships with community clergy and faith group leaders.
• Understand and function within the institutional culture and systems, including utilizing business principles and practices appropriate to one’s role in the organization.
• Promote, facilitate, and support ethical decision-making in one’s workplace.
• Promotes institution and department initiatives.
• Promote how research literature informs the profession of chaplaincy and one’s spiritual care practice and support research projects as needed.
• Present formally on spiritual health to the interdisciplinary team, students, or community organizations.
• Mentor students, including but not limited to CPE students, nursing students, etc.

Benefits

• Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more.
• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level