Staff Chaplain

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Provides spiritual counseling and support, in accordance with patient, family and interdisciplinary team member beliefs and desires. Communicates with and enables the clergy or faith community to support patients and families. Provides spiritual consultation and education to patients, families and interdisciplinary team members.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Master's of Divinity degree or equivalent subject matter accredited from a
• US
• Department of
• Education
• Approved
• Organization: Required
• Completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education program recognized by ACPE or CPSP, and on track to complete four units by end of first year or employment: Required
• Three years' related experience: Preferred
• Direct pastoral ministry experience. Experience ministering in an acute healthcare setting.: Preferred
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from Seventh-day Adventist Church (ACM). Board certified through APC, ACI or CPSP or in process of completion within two years of hire. Ministerial credentials and/or licensing.: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Provides pastoral care services to patients in various situations, like those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end of life issues or involved in traumatic accidents. Provides comfort and support to patient families and friends.
• Provides calming support to angry or distraught family members and friends. Provides spiritual visitations, public worship services and outreach services. Assesses and responds to the spiritual, emotional and cultural needs of those counseled, including crisis interventions, ethical concerns and bereavement.
• Responds to urgent situations, including medical emergencies (Code Blue) and deaths, at the request of administrative coordinators, nurses and family. Maintains medical and personal patient information confidential. Works with individuals from diverse economic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds.