Chaplain Non Certified – Spiritual Care | CHRISTUS Health

Tyler, Texas, Description Summary: Assesses, provides, and documents effective spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in a variety of situations, including but not limited to crisis interventions, grief and bereavement, end of life care, and faith crises. Responsibilities: Provides spiritual and religious resources as requested by patient/family Introduces patient/family to services of the Spiritual Care department Contacts community clergy as requested by patient/family Screens for possible spiritual distress and refers these cases to chaplain for follow up Refers ongoing complex needs to chaplains for assessment and follow up Ability to function effectively under stress, to cope with crises situations, and to respond creatively to a multiplicity of changes Provides hospitality and assistance to visiting clergy as needed Facilitates ethical decision making with patients/families Respects confidentiality of information from all sources, including patients, family members, other volunteers and CSRHS associates Understands and adheres to the CHRISTUS Associate Covenant and Code of Ethics Demonstrates cultural humility and sensitivity with respect to the patient populations served Documents spiritual assessments and interventions in the patient’s medical record Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor’s degree preferred, Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry, Spirituality, Theology, or Divinity preferred Previous CPE unit(s) preferred Minimum of one year supervised ministry in a clinical setting Previous CPE unit(s) preferred Must be endorsed by leader of their faith community Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed