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Chaplain Intern - Part time, Rotating

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Texas Health Resources

7d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Dallas

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's or 4 years in ministerial care, preferred Master’s, CPE unit, 2 years in care settings, good communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility in scheduling.
  • You will provide spiritual care to patients and families, assess needs, document in medical records, respond quickly to calls, participate in meetings and rituals, and complete assigned training.

Requirements

  • Here’s What You Need
  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of experience in ministerial or congregational care in lieu of a bachelor’s degree REQUIRED
  • Master of Divinity, Theology, or related degree from an accredited theological school preferred.
  • Experience:
  • 1 unit of CPE from an ACPE Accredited Center preferred
  • 2 years’ experience in a congregational or hospital setting preferred.
  • Skills:
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral. Competency in basic computer use and electronic communication tools, e.g., email, calendar.
  • Ability to work with and relate to people of all faith traditions and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to offer non-anxious presence and work with people during a time of crisis and bereavement, offering compassionate care.
  • Proficiently document patient care in the medical record within one year of employment and demonstrate this proficiency.
  • Ability to offer religious and spiritual rituals as requested by patients and/or staff. When appropriate, ability to refer to outside clergy to meet patient sacramental or religious rites needs.
  • Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that supports various entities/locations based upon patient volumes and operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional pastoral and spiritual care to patients and their loved ones, using excellent listening, observational, assessment, and interventional skills.
  • Assess patient and family spiritual resources and vulnerabilities, offering corresponding interventions.
  • Document care in electronic medical record, using Pastoral Care standardized processes.
  • Ability to respond to calls within 10 minutes and arrive within 30 minutes. Provide on-call report when called into the hospital.
  • Report payroll exceptions promptly.
  • Participate in Pastoral Care staff meetings.
  • Be knowledgeable of and comply with all Pastoral Care Department policies and procedures.
  • Complete required Pastoral Care Department training and any MyTalent modules when assigned.
  • When providing in-house coverage, participate in the ritual life of the hospital, e.g., FINAL SALUTEs, memorial services, award ceremonies, and other similar celebrations and special events within the hospital.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Chaplain Intern - Part time, Rotating.

What are the work hours for the Chaplain Intern position?

The work hours are part time with rotating shifts.

Where is the Chaplain Intern position located?

The position is located at Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231.

What qualifications are needed for the Chaplain Intern role?

A Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of experience in ministerial or congregational care in lieu of a bachelor's degree is required. A Master of Divinity, Theology, or related degree from an accredited theological school is preferred.

Is prior experience in a pastoral care setting required?

Yes, 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an ACPE Accredited Center is preferred, along with 2 years of experience in a congregational or hospital setting.

What skills are necessary for the Chaplain Intern position?

Necessary skills include good communication skills (both written and oral), the ability to relate to people of various faith traditions, proficiency in documentation, and the capacity to offer compassionate care during crises.

What kind of support will Chaplain Interns receive?

Chaplain Interns will receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources, in addition to partnership with Pastoral Care management regarding certification processes.

What are some responsibilities of the Chaplain Intern?

Responsibilities include providing professional pastoral and spiritual care to patients and families, assessing spiritual resources, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and responding to calls in a timely manner.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for growth as part of the Texas Health family, which emphasizes professional development.

Is there a flexible work schedule for Chaplain Interns?

Yes, Chaplain Interns must be able to work a flexible schedule that supports various entities and locations based on patient volumes and operational needs.

Texas Health Resources

Come join us! We’re a Fortune ‘Best Place to Work’ in the DFW area improving the health of the communities we serve.

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Mission & Purpose

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States with a team of more than 28,000 employees of wholly owned/operated facilities and consolidated joint ventures in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Join our award-winning Texas Health family and become a part of a team that is improving the health of our communities daily. You belong here. Let us brag for a minute on just a few of our recent accomplishments. •Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023 (Celebrating our 9th consecutive year! We’re one of only three health systems recognized.) •America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek magazine 2023 (We’re one of only six healthcare employers in Texas to earn a spot on the list.) •20 Best Workplaces in Health Care by Great Place to Work® and Fortune 2022 (Our 8th consecutive year and 7th year as #1.) •Companies That Care® by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® 2022 •America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune magazine and Statista Inc 2023 •Becker's Healthcare 150 top places to work in healthcare 2023 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.