Houston Methodist
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Bachelor degree, preferably in related field
Four units of clinical pastoral education (CPE) from institution(s) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
EXPERIENCE
One year which may be consecutive with completion of CPE units
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required / Preferred
Chaplain - Board Certified Chaplain (BCCI) or
Chaplain - Board Certified Chaplain (APC) or
Chaplain - National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or
Chaplain - Associate Professional Chaplain (APC) or
Chaplain - Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (ACPE) or
CASC(C) - Canadian Assoc for Spiritual Care Certified (CASC) or
Chaplain - Associate Clinical Pastoral Educator (ACPE) or
BCC, by other nationally recognized chaplain certifying body having comparable qualification requirements as APC and Cognates and as approved by HM System Director Spiritual Care
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Endorsed for chaplaincy by a recognized endorsing body
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates various computer systems to enter and maintain patient documents
Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Facilitates a supportive and positive environment for Houston Methodist patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians. Assists leadership with planning and carrying out Houston Methodist mission, vision and values. Provides spiritual care support to Houston Methodist employees.
Influences a dynamic, team-focused work unit that helps to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner.
Serves as mentor to CPE students and spiritual care volunteers as assigned. Orients and precepts new chaplains, as assigned.
Exhibits and demonstrates healthy work relationships such as mitigation of conflict, leading problem-solving and resolution efforts. Recommends initiatives to improve department scores for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients and their family members of all faiths, during hospitalization and particularly for pre-operative, critically ill and dying patients. Enables others to utilize their own faith as a resource for health and healing.
Makes visits with patients to conduct spiritual care assessments, in response to referrals and codes, and for follow-up care. Follows established patient care plans, proactively identifying when a change in approach or intervention is necessary, taking appropriate action and involving others as needed. Enables patients to participate in their plan of care as applicable.
Serves as liaison with community clergy, local congregations and denominational groups. Utilizes community resources to assist in meeting the spiritual needs of others.
Serves as the initial point of contact for providing crisis intervention for patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians.
Recommends initiatives/activities to meet/exceed department and organization targets for patient satisfaction measures
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in interprofessional health team rounds; proactively identifies need for intervention and takes action, involving others as necessary. Reports “near misses” and documents in the electronic documentation system.
Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits and spiritual care provided in the patient’s record.
Consults with physicians, clinical management, hospital leadership and staff to assess quality and safety of services provided. Identifies opportunities for corrective action and improvement, providing recommendations; contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks to achieve maximum results in a timely manner. Utilizes time efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship, and proactively helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in and may plan and lead various department and/or hospital-wide activities such as, but not limited to worship services, I CARE values integration, accreditation readiness, bioethics, etc. Assists with special projects and serves on various hospital committees as identified.
Participates in and represents the hospital in Houston Methodist sponsored community activities. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: No
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
On-Call: Yes
TRAVEL
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
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QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Bachelor degree, preferably in related field
Four units of clinical pastoral education (CPE) from institution(s) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
EXPERIENCE
One year which may be consecutive with completion of CPE units
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required / Preferred
Chaplain - Board Certified Chaplain (BCCI) or
Chaplain - Board Certified Chaplain (APC) or
Chaplain - National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or
Chaplain - Associate Professional Chaplain (APC) or
Chaplain - Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (ACPE) or
CASC(C) - Canadian Assoc for Spiritual Care Certified (CASC) or
Chaplain - Associate Clinical Pastoral Educator (ACPE) or
BCC, by other nationally recognized chaplain certifying body having comparable qualification requirements as APC and Cognates and as approved by HM System Director Spiritual Care
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Endorsed for chaplaincy by a recognized endorsing body
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates various computer systems to enter and maintain patient documents
Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Facilitates a supportive and positive environment for Houston Methodist patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians. Assists leadership with planning and carrying out Houston Methodist mission, vision and values. Provides spiritual care support to Houston Methodist employees.
Influences a dynamic, team-focused work unit that helps to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner.
Serves as mentor to CPE students and spiritual care volunteers as assigned. Orients and precepts new chaplains, as assigned.
Exhibits and demonstrates healthy work relationships such as mitigation of conflict, leading problem-solving and resolution efforts. Recommends initiatives to improve department scores for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients and their family members of all faiths, during hospitalization and particularly for pre-operative, critically ill and dying patients. Enables others to utilize their own faith as a resource for health and healing.
Makes visits with patients to conduct spiritual care assessments, in response to referrals and codes, and for follow-up care. Follows established patient care plans, proactively identifying when a change in approach or intervention is necessary, taking appropriate action and involving others as needed. Enables patients to participate in their plan of care as applicable.
Serves as liaison with community clergy, local congregations and denominational groups. Utilizes community resources to assist in meeting the spiritual needs of others.
Serves as the initial point of contact for providing crisis intervention for patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians.
Recommends initiatives/activities to meet/exceed department and organization targets for patient satisfaction measures
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in interprofessional health team rounds; proactively identifies need for intervention and takes action, involving others as necessary. Reports “near misses” and documents in the electronic documentation system.
Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits and spiritual care provided in the patient’s record.
Consults with physicians, clinical management, hospital leadership and staff to assess quality and safety of services provided. Identifies opportunities for corrective action and improvement, providing recommendations; contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks to achieve maximum results in a timely manner. Utilizes time efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship, and proactively helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in and may plan and lead various department and/or hospital-wide activities such as, but not limited to worship services, I CARE values integration, accreditation readiness, bioethics, etc. Assists with special projects and serves on various hospital committees as identified.
Participates in and represents the hospital in Houston Methodist sponsored community activities. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: No
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
On-Call: Yes
TRAVEL
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
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