What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Chaplain - Ben Taub Hospital position at Harris Health?
About Us
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.
Job Summary
The Staff Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients, families and staff of Harris Health System.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Masters Degree or equivalent, M.Div. preferred. 4 Units CPE certified by ACPE. Endorsed by appropriate adjudicatory. Board Certified Chaplain (APC, NACC, AJC) preferred or eligible for certification within one year.
Work Experience: 1 year health care chaplaincy, experience in trauma preferred
Equipment Operated: Computer, telephone, pager
Special Requirements
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Bilingual Skills Preferred - Yes; Languages: Spanish
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
Other Skills
Analytical, Medical Terms, Statistical, P.C., MS Word, MS Excel
Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime, Travel, On Call