Job Title & Specialty Area: Chaplain Resident Fellow
Department: Spiritual Care and Education
Location: Plano
Shift: Combination of day shifts (8a-5p) and second shifts (3-11p)
Job Type: On-Site
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
This position is responsible for providing spiritual care, counseling and guidance to patients/families and staff during a full-time, 3-5 year-long residency fellowship under the supervision of an Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) Certified Educator. The incumbent will co-supervise student chaplains enrolled in the CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) program. Chaplain Resident Fellow will enter and successfully complete all required elements of the ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) certification process to become an ACPE Certified Educator.
Responsibilities:
Conduct regular patient/patient family and staff visits to assigned floors; rotate weeknight and weekend on-call coverage with other staff; conduct daily chapel services; prepare and conduct Sunday worship; assist in the planning and presentation of special services throughout the year.
Provide counseling and spiritual guidance to hospital staff; facilitate and/or conduct staff support groups as directed.
Co-supervise CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) Chaplain Students.
Participate in CPE training seminars and weekly Spiritual Care staff meetings; provide input and feedback regarding problems/solutions and program enhancements; visit area churches as directed to teach Sunday school, speak about the department and CPE program, conduct funerals or provide other assistance.
Assist patients/patient families when clergy needs are expressed; contact and assist visiting clergy; complete weekly reports of patient/patient family and staff visits according to established guidelines; and perform other duties and special projects as required.
This is a full-time position.
How You’ll Be Successful:
WORK EXPERIENCE
6-8 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Completed Level II ACPE Outcomes Required
EDUCATION
Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Required
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Master of Divinity or equivalent completed Required
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
Caregiver Leave
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement