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Associate Chaplain

Adventist Health

#Patient Advocacy #Spiritual Care #Healthcare #Crisis Support #Theology #Hospital Fire and Life Safety #Pastoral Ministry #Ecclesiastical Endorsement #Chaplaincy

Quick overview

Provides spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff during times of crisis or spiritual distress. Responsibilities include on-call pastoral care for surgical, traumatic, and end-of-life situations.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in theology or a related field and ecclesiastical endorsement from a faith tradition. A Master of Divinity and Hospital Fire and Life Safety certification are preferred or required.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCrisis InterventionInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient SupportSpiritual CounselingPastoral CareTheologyEnd-of-Life SupportSpiritual Resource Management

Job description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913.
We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area.
In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence.
We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers.
Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining.
There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary

Provides spiritual counseling, support and care in line with beliefs and desires of patients, family members and interdisciplinary team members in times of spiritual distress or crisis.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in theology, spirituality, pastoral ministry or equivalent subject matter accredited from a
US
Department of
Education
Approved
Organization: Required
Master of Divinity degree accredited from a
US
Department of
Education
Approved
Organization: Preferred
Ecclesiastical endorsement from the chaplain’s respective denomination or faith tradition: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

Hospital
Fire and
Life
Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

Provides pastoral care services on an on-call basis for patients in various situations, such as those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end-of-life issues and following traumatic accidents.
Provides comfort and support for patient family members and friends.
Responds to requests for pastoral care in a timely manner.
Ensures the religious and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones are met. Acts as a spiritual resource for staff.
Accountable to the organizational mission, core vision and values.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.