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Estimated: $53,000 - $69,000 a year
Qualifications
- Medical records
- Writing skills
- Computer skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Full Job Description
Applies acquired skills and experience as a spiritual care specialist to respond to the spiritual needs of patients and their families, faculty, staff, allied health students (as appropriate), and other health care team members.
Department Description
UCSF Health’s Department of Spiritual Care Services provides spiritual and emotional support to adult and pediatric patients, their loved ones, and UCSF faculty, staff, and students at three clinical campuses (Parnassus Heights, Mission Bay, and Mount Zion). Our department is one of the largest in the Western U.S. and has been an integral part of UCSF’s service and teaching mission since the early 1960’s. Chaplains are trusted and valued members of interdisciplinary teams in both inpatient and outpatient contexts, and our CPE program is distinctive for its creative and wide-ranging approach to helping people learn the art of spiritual caregiving.
Required Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of directly related experience
Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience
Completion of at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
Working knowledge of the clinical environment and the counseling and behavioral practices used to provide spiritual care to patients and family members.
Working knowledge of various religious and spiritual traditions and giving appropriate spiritual care in a multi-faith clinical setting.
Working knowledge of the ethical and confidentiality issues involved with clinical chaplaincy.
Flexibility and adaptability to remain calm, and deal effectively with changing situations involving crises and stress.
Interpersonal skills and ability to work with and accept people of diverse beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, ages, and health conditions, as well as with colleagues on an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
Written and verbal communications skills, computer proficiency, and working understanding of medical records.
Working knowledge of spiritual assessment models, solid spiritual assessment skills, and the ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, spiritual assessments of patients and families to the health care team.
Ability to establish connections with key persons quickly and function well in crisis/trauma situations, demonstrating compassion, flexibility, sensitivity, and command when needed.
Excellent pastoral judgment and triage skills.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or its equivalent in relevant training/experience.
Ordination or commissioning by one’s faith group to serve as a religious leader and endorsement or official recognition by that faith group to function as a Chaplain.
Eligible for certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Neshama: the Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).
Completion of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
004132 SPIRITUAL CARE HC SPEC 2
Job Category
Support Services
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Per Diem
Percentage
20%
Location
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Shift
Variable
Shift Length
Variable