Chaplain - Healthcare jobs in Mckinney, TX

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:

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.

About the Company:
WellBridge Healthcare