Description LifePoint Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented Chaplain tojoin the behavioral health team at Wellbridge Healthcare in Plano, TX. Lifepoint offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and professional development opportunities so you can focus on what really matters - providing quality patient care. Do not miss the opportunity to join our team and build a career that touches lives.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing pastoral/spiritual guidance and counseling to patients and their families as appropriate while maintaining confidentiality regarding all consultations and counseling sessions .
Essential Functions:
- Uses knowledge of different faiths to meet various religious beliefs/needs, lead prayers, and answer spiritual questions.
- Actively provides delivery of spiritual support and guidance to patients/families.
- Protects patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- Acts as a liaison between the hospital and community.
- Keeps records of pastoral/spiritual activities to communicate with other members of the department and administration as needed.
- Authors and co-authors materials relevant to spiritual care and pastoral education.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in religion, divinity, or theology; Master's degree preferred.
Experience: 2 -5 years of experience as a clergy or chaplain . Experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
License: Valid driver's license.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment. May be required to work flexible hours.
