What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Chaplain, Per Diem, Variable Shift-8 Hr, Yuba City position at Adventist Health?
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Job Summary:
Provides spiritual counseling, support and care in line with beliefs and desires of patients, family members and interdisciplinary team members in times of spiritual distress or crisis.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in theology, spirituality, pastoral ministry or equivalent subject matter accredited from a US Department of Education Approved Organization: Required
- Master of Divinity degree accredited from a US Department of Education Approved Organization: Preferred
- Ecclesiastical endorsement from the chaplain’s respective denomination or faith tradition: Required
Essential Functions:
- Provides pastoral care services on an on-call basis for patients in various situations, such as those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end-of-life issues and following traumatic accidents.
- Provides comfort and support for patient family members and friends.
- Responds to requests for pastoral care in a timely manner.
- Ensures the religious and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones are met. Acts as a spiritual resource for staff.
- Accountable to the organizational mission, core vision and values.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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