Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with two hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multi-specialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first\xe2\x80\x94a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values\xe2\x80\x94as we deliver top-quality healthcare.
From our extensive facilities in Whittier, California and Downey, California, PIH Health serves more than two million residents in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
Under the supervision of a Chaplain Manager/Supervisor/Lead, the Chaplain provides spiritual support to patients, their families, and staff. Position will be responsible for visiting patients of all faith backgrounds, and providing special rites as requested by patients or their family. This position will cover scheduled hospital hours and on call hours

Required Skills

• Knowledge of common spiritual, psychosocial, and psychological issues related to illness, hospitalization, death and dying.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Facilitate in public speaking/prayers, leading religious services, and designing training events for volunteers and staff.
• Ability to conduct spiritual assessment in diverse complex situations and to intervene appropriately to alleviate distress.
• Demonstrated counseling and listening skills.
• Ability to plan and carry out effective programs to meet the needs of the department.
• Basic computer skills to allow the Chaplain to use the electronic medical documentation software to chart the visits, print reports, access documentation from other disciplines and print search results.
• Working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office.
• Interpersonal competence and capacity to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment with other staff.

Required Experience

Required:

• Master of Divinity (or equivalent) from an accredited Seminary
• Five years of pastoral experience, one year in a hospital setting or equivalent
• Ordination and endorsement for chaplaincy by denomination
• Experience working in an ecumenical/interfaith environment

Preferred:

• Board Certified Chaplain (or expected within first year of employment)
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent education and experience
• Spanish fluency

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area\'s leading community healthcare provider \xe2\x80\x93 one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort \xe2\x80\x93 you\'ll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary
26.13-43.11

FLSA Status
Professional-Exempt

Zip Code
90241