Dignity Health

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years.. The Chaplain provides spiritual/religious counseling and ministry to patients and their families, demonstrating competency in spiritual support and pastoral counseling, as well as dealing with grief, death and the dying process.. Through the use of prayer, pastoral counseling, sacraments, crisis intervention, active listening and referrals, a Chaplain is empowered to heal, sustain, guide, and to reconcile patients, family members and significant others.. + Provides appropriate interfaith spiritual care to diverse religious and spiritual traditions as indicated by participation in yearly departmental Spiritual Traditions in-service training, and/or completing other comparable training as approved by department manager.. Bachelor's Degree Advanced studies in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Spirituality preferred.

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**Overview** Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the areas largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the communitys well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement. **Responsibilities** The Chaplain provides spiritual/religious counseling and ministry to patients and their families, demonstrating competency in spiritual support and pastoral counseling, as well as dealing with grief, death and the dying process. The Chaplain recognizes that during illness and suffering, individuals rely on their spiritual resources to cope and seek meaning. Through the use of prayer, pastoral counseling, sacraments, crisis intervention, active listening and referrals, a Chaplain is empowered to heal, sustain, guide, and to reconcile patients, family members and significant others. The Chaplain also provides a listening, supportive presence to staff, including physicians, and refers them to appropriate resources when necessary. + Demonstrates effective Spiritual Assessment, patient/family needs interventions, and written communication skills by clear and appropriate documenting in the patient record as assessed by departmental Chart Review process. Exceeds by an overall Chart Review score of 90% or above. Meets expectations with an overall score of 70% or above. + Provides Clinical Spiritual care in accordance with the diversity of cultural traditions that present in the Medical Center by attending yearly departmental Cultural awareness in-service training and/or other Cultural Needs awareness training as approved by department manager. Exceeds by presenting training or case presentation in departmental in-service meeting, or by completing additional Cultural Needs awareness training in addition to departmental training as approved by department manager. + Exhibits competency in the provision of Spiritual Care for all age groups by attending yearly departmental age-competency in-service training and/or completing other age-specific training as approved by department manager. Successfully completes Age Specific Competency exam yearly. Exceeds by presenting training or case presentation in departmental in-service meeting, or completing additional age specific training in addition to departmental training as approved by department manager. + Provides appropriate interfaith spiritual care to diverse religious and spiritual traditions as indicated by participation in yearly departmental Spiritual Traditions in-service training, and/or completing other comparable training as approved by department manager. Exceeds by presenting training or case presentation in departmental in-service meeting, or by completing additional Religious or Spiritual Traditions awareness training as approved by department manager. **We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:** Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Retirement Programs Wellness Programs **t** **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications:** **Experience:** 1 year of Chaplaincy experience in the hospital or healthcare setting. **Licensure:** Certification or eligible for certification (with at least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education) as Chaplain by NACC or APC. Certification as Chaplain by NACC (National Assn of Catholic Chaplains) or the APC (Assn of Professional Chaplains) preferred. Current California Driver's License, possession of automobile insurance, and access to an operating motor vehicle. Current BLS card. **Education:** Bachelor's Degree Advanced studies in Theology, Pastoral Care/Counseling, Spirituality preferred. Masters degree in Theology or Divinity- preferred **Training:** 4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education **Special Skills:** Knowledge of: Hospice care; Principles of Death & Dying; Effective communication skills to work with interdisciplinary team; Beliefs and rituals of major religions; Mission, Philosophy, Values of Dignity Health and Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, Common Values for Community Sponsorship; Spiritual assessment; Ministry to sick in all age groups **Pay Range** $27.77 - $40.27 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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