Chaplain - Pediatric
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: June 4, 2025
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing emotional and spiritual support to
children with severe and/or life-limiting illnesses, planned and
emergent perinatal intrauterine fetal demises (IUFDs), and parents
and sibling(s) anticipating or experiencing the loss of a loved
one, as well as support of hospital staff and physicians. Addresses
the spiritual, emotional and relational health needs of patients,
their loved ones, and the hospital staff, regardless of age, race,
gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religious preference.
Exhibits empathy, interpersonal skills and analytical ability to
assess spiritual needs and to provide assistance in complex moral,
spiritual and ethical matters. Collaborates within an
interdisciplinary team to carry out holistic palliative care
treatment plans. Participates in Supportive Care Services quality
assurance and improvement initiatives, as well as remains current
in chaplaincy evidence-based treatment modalities. Supports and
adheres to University Health (UH) policies and procedures and
demonstrate behaviors consistent with UH mission, vision and
values.
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Master's degree in Divinity, Theology or Religion or related
field is required. Must have completed four units of clinical
pastoral education (CPE). Endorsement by religious affiliation for
chaplaincy is preferred. Three years of experience as Clinical
Chaplain in hospital or hospice setting is preferred.
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Certification as Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) by the Association
of Professional Chaplains (APC), NACC, NAJC, CPSP, Spiritual Care
Association, or other equivalent certifying body is preferred.
Keywords: University Health, Cedar Park , Chaplain - Pediatric, Other , San Antonio, Texas
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