Loma Linda·Loma Linda, California
The Chaplain 2 provides spiritual guidance, counseling, and comfort to patients, families, and employees while conducting religious services and chapel functions. They participate in community educational programs and serve as an integral member of the hospital's healing team.
The Chaplain 2 performs general Chaplain responsibilities in harmony with the mission of the Medical Center. Provides counseling, comfort and advice on problems and questions concerning spiritual guidance. Conducts religious services and chapel functions for patients, families and employees. Participates and conducts community educational programs. The Chaplain's ministry encourages the wholeness of the patient and is an integral part of the total healing team. Performs other duties as needed.
Master's Degree in Theology, Divinity, Clinical Ministry, Chaplaincy or related field required. Four units of CPE required. Minimum one year Church Ministry or related field experience required. Minimum two years of Pastoral experience or Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement (MOUA) from Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries required.
Knowledge of professional theological and medial ethical issues required. Able to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position. Able to speak clearly in person and over the phone. Able to write clearly and concisely. Able to listen and interact with patients and their families. Able to deliver community presentations. Able to deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances. High regard for the dignity and worth of patients and their families. Able to cope with stressful situations and able to document accurately according to standards. Must be able to work with minimum supervision and make independent decisions while interacting with other hospital staff. Able to concentrate on several assignments simultaneously. Able to edit, organize and prioritize. Able to execute duties in an efficient manner with attention to detail. Able to receive and carry out instructions. Sensitive to emotional signs of the ill and understands counseling techniques. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone and identify and distinguish various sounds associate with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens and written documentation necessary to the position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Ordination from an official Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) accrediting body preferred OR completion of one year of certification from the Board of Chaplaincy Inc (BCCI), maintaining BCCI certification annually required. Ecclesiastical Endorsement required within one to two years of hire, preferably from an official Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) accrediting body. A ceremony to publicly recognize one's fitness by your Denomination for full-time service in Pastoral Care required. Ministerial credential, commissioned ministerial credential, or ministerial license required. Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) ministerial license or credential required if considered by the church a Spiritual Leader. If not BCCI certified, actively working toward certification within two years of hire or being promoted to Chaplain 2.
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
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Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, or a related field and possess four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Professional certification or active progress toward certification from the Board of Chaplaincy Inc (BCCI) is required, along with ecclesiastical endorsement.
Market context
In California, chaplain openings are often tied to hospitals and other care settings that need spiritual support for patients, families, and staff. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, BCCI certification or active progress toward it, and ecclesiastical endorsement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before gathering endorsement and certification documents.