Chaplain (On-Call) Westside Medical Center

On an on-call basis, provides or coordinates age appropriate spiritual care and support to hospitalized patients and their families which are consistent with their spiritual traditions and values.

• Directly provides by assessment and provision of spiritual care needs to hospitalized patients and their families utilizing personal and community resources as well as the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provides emotional and spiritual support to the hospital employees.
• Assures plans are clearly documented, implemented, and evaluated for effectiveness.
• Actively participates in quality management, performance improvement and regulatory compliance activities of the hospital.
• Participate in evaluation, policy, and goal development as requested. Other duties as needed.

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• Bachelors degree.


• Completion of at least one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) with the following Chaplain organization: Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Clinical Pastoral Education International, Chaplaincy Pro, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Spiritual Care Association.

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• Thorough knowledge of crisis intervention.


• Working knowledge of diverse belief systems which could affect planning for medical care and ability to articulate same for clinical staff.


• Demonstrated ability in pastoral care counseling techniques in working with patients and families experiencing loss/death/grief with respect and sensitivity in individual beliefs, coping mechanisms and spiritual practices.


• Ability to participate effectively within an interdisciplinary team through negotiation, cooperation, and group learning.


• Ability to document clinical care clearly and concisely in an electronic medical record.


• Ability to travel to assigned location


• Ability to take call during the evenings, on weekends and holidays and must be available to respond during emergencies.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience providing Pastoral Care on a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting.


• Demonstrated competency in health care ethics.


• Masters degree in counseling, psychology or marriage and family therapy.


• Completion of at least four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) with the following Chaplain organization: Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Clinical Pastoral Education International, Chaplaincy Pro, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Spiritual Care Association.


• Masters degree in counseling, psychology or marriage and family therapy.


• Preferred Licenses and Certifications from the following Chaplain organization: Association of Professional Chaplains, Clinical Pastoral Education International, Chaplaincy Pro, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Spiritual Care Association.


• National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) and Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)